Wertheim, Medieval town at river confluence in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Wertheim is a town where the Tauber and Main rivers meet in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg. Stone bridges link different quarters while castle ruins stand on a hill above the rivers and medieval half-timbered houses below.
The settlement began between the 7th and 8th centuries at the river confluence and grew into an important trading hub. Count Eberhard gained minting rights in 1363, strengthening the economic importance of the place.
The name comes from the protected landing place where the Tauber flows into the Main, once important for river trade. Today visitors walk through the old town's narrow lanes where small shops and workshops continue traditional trades in historic half-timbered houses.
The castle ruins are about 15 minutes uphill on foot from the town center, with paths winding through narrow lanes and stairs. A restaurant serves regional dishes at the top, and the open site can be entered during daylight hours.
Metal plaques on house walls mark historical flood levels, showing how high the water rose during different floods. The Jewish cemetery from 1406 is among the oldest of its kind in Germany and preserves gravestones from six centuries.
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