This 12th century castle ruins overlooks Staufen.
It was home to the Staufer family for several hundred years. This medieval castle was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1632.
Market Square is the center of activity with Town Hall, cafes and shops. The fountain's soldier statue holds the shield of Staufen. Note the town hall has Gothic architecture on the left and Renaissance on the right part.
Outdoor cafe on Marktplatz.
Old wine wagon with harvest basket, wine press and wine cast.
Town has pharmacies such as the old time "Apotheke."
Staufen has little canals called Bachle running along the main street which in ancient times were for fire protection.
Bottling cooperative where local wine makers produce and sell their products.
Bahnhof Hotel has a cozy restaurant with walls decorated with antlers.
This city tour guide was very dramatic in his presentation.
Saturday was Market Day.
Cheese and olives
This group in costume was advertising an upcoming play. The girls spent at least 1/2 hour at an outdoor cafe table doing their hair.
A cup of coffee after shopping. These stand up tables are popular.
Staufen's cemetery is like walking through a lush garden of trees and
many flowers.
Plots are leased and when your lease is up another family moves in.
Headstones contain many generations.
Note the band aid on the wall. This might be a silent protest about the many cracks on building walls in town. The problem was caused after drilling in the ground to install heat exchangers. The drilling process went through a layer of mineral that soaked up ground water. This caused the ground to swell and the buildings to crack.
This RV'r has a good place to park at home.
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