The Rothenburg Marktplatz, with the Christmas tree still standing. The Rathaus is on the right. Note the medieval architecture of the surrounding buildings. The houses had very large attics because there was a city requirement that you be able to store a year's worth of grain in case of siege (which happened to Rothenburg a LOT!).

The Rothenburg Marktplatz, with the Christmas tree still standing. The Rathaus is on the right.  Note the medieval architecture of the surrounding buildings.  The houses had very large attics because there was a city requirement that you be able to store a year's worth of grain in case of siege (which happened to Rothenburg a LOT!).