Donauwörth, District capital in Bavaria, Germany
Donauwörth is a district capital in Donau-Ries, Bavaria, that stretches along both the Danube and Wörnitz rivers. The old town sits on a rise and is shaped by medieval gates, towers, and townhouses from different centuries.
The town received imperial city status in 1308 and remained independent until 1607, when Bavaria took control following conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. The Mangoldstein, a fortress from the 9th century, formed the starting point for later urban development.
The name comes from the confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube rivers, which shaped the settlement early on and provided its economic foundation. Along Reichsstraße, townhouses from several centuries line up next to each other, now housing shops and restaurants.
The central location between Munich and Nuremberg makes the town a transport hub with good connections in both directions. The old town is close to the train station and can be explored on foot, with the main buildings reachable within a few minutes.
At the crossing of Reichsstraße with the Danube there was once an important ford that allowed travelers and merchants to cross. This spot made the settlement a key trading place and influenced its economic development for centuries.
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