Happy snaps taken during a walk around Dinkelsbühl, Germany

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Some photos I took whilst walking around Dinkelsbühl. I challenge you to pronounce it!

Last year I had the pleasure of wandering through the medieval town of Dinkelsbühl in Bavaria, Germany. One of those rare places that feels as though it’s holding hands with its past.

First mentioned in the 8th century and later granted status as a 'Free Imperial City' in 1274. Dinkelsbühl rose to prominence through trade and craftsmanship, positioned along one of the old trade routes that criss crossed the region. The entire old town is still encircled by its original 15th-century walls, complete with towers and gates, making it one of the best preserved medieval towns in Germany.

Remarkably, it came through World War II almost entirely unscathed. Legend has it that it was spared from bombing thanks in part to a sympathetic American officer who had visited the town as a child. Maybe in some ways we should all be thankfull for that?

These photos were taken during a relaxed sunny morning stroll with no real agenda other than to soak it all in. The town has a peaceful storybook quality, with some narrow cobbled streets, brightly painted timber framed buildings, and somehow a quiet sense of dignity. I didn’t plan any specific shots -- I just walked around snapping away. Hopefully, they capture something of the atmosphere, the colour, and the layers of history that seem to be hidden within the building and streets.

Comments always welcome.


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