7th May - We continued along the Main (pronounced 'mine') River and sighted many quaint village along the way. We docked in Wertheim which is a medieval town and is situated on the confluence of the rivers Tauber and Main. The town is dominated by the beautiful castle and the very centre of town is the "Markplatz" (market square) with quaint cafes and shops.
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| Burg Wertheim |
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| City gates |
High Water Marks
Flood levels of the city of the years, the old town floods about every 5 years. The residents in the old town have been banned by the local council from living on the bottom floor of their house.
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| Smallest house. Narrow at the bottom and gets bigger further up. |
The smallest house was built by the major of Wertheim who wanted a house on the marktplatz. Originally this area was a wider laneway, the major decided to build his house in the laneway so he could have the prestige of having a house in the marktplatz.
Jewish Quarter - This was the house they used during WWII to gather the Jews before they were transported out of town. Lina Klaus was the last Jew to be taken from this house on 21 Oct 1940. An artist has placed the symbols on the house, the doves represent peace, the eye is the eye of God, the fish represents Christianity.
Most of the Jewish population that could afford it, immigrated to America. None of those who remained survived. Houses belonging to Jewish families are being recognised by the little plaques on the pavement.
Jewish Quarter - This was the house they used during WWII to gather the Jews before they were transported out of town. Lina Klaus was the last Jew to be taken from this house on 21 Oct 1940. An artist has placed the symbols on the house, the doves represent peace, the eye is the eye of God, the fish represents Christianity.
Estuve ahí el verano pasado es un sitio hermoso y con mi familia alemana pasamos un día fantástico también paseamos por los ríos en barco las vistas espectaculares
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