The Taelemans´ Blog

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the state of Bavaria, Germany, well known for its well-preserved medieval old town. It was also the inspiration for the village in Walt Disney’s masterpiece Pinocchio.

This photo shows Rothenburg’s most famous streets Koboldzellersteig and Spittalgasse. The two towers are part of the outer wall of the city. The city has a beautifully conserved medieval inner (built prior to the 13th century) and outer defense wall.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

This view is also depicted on the cover of two Blackmore’s Night albums. 1999’s Under a Violet Moon and their 2006 festive album Winter Carols. Blackmore’s Night is a Renaissance-inspired folk rock band led by Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow) and Candice Night (Rainbow).