Memmingen, Medieval city center in Swabia, Germany.
Description
This town sits along the Ach River in Swabia with preserved city walls, gates and towers still marking its medieval boundaries. The streets form a grid around a central market square where churches, the town hall and half-timbered buildings from several centuries stand together.
History
The settlement received its town charter in 1128 and grew into a trading center for linen and grain. From 1286 to 1803 it held status as a Free Imperial City before passing to Bavaria and losing its independence.
Culture
The old town keeps its original layout with houses painted in soft colors and mansions built by merchants in the 1400s and 1500s. Fountains with historical figures stand along the lanes, and every Saturday local vendors set up stalls on the market square.
Practical
The main train station connects Munich and Zurich with direct services, and Allgäu Airport sits just outside town for international connections. The old town is easy to explore on foot, with most points of interest inside the old city walls.
Did you know?
In 1525 farmers and craftsmen drafted the Twelve Articles here, the first written document in Europe demanding rights for ordinary people. The text spread quickly across the empire and influenced later movements for justice and freedom.
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