Former castle: the official ducal residence of the 15th century still appears, in spite of the loss of its defensive moat and in spite of all the reconstruction work that has been carried out, as a magnificent, stately construction.
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Gothic St. Wolfgang’s Bridge
Gothic St. Wolfgang’s bridge with statue of St. Nepomuk, and St. Wolfgang’s Church, Copyright Holger Schmitt
Harburg coat of arms
Half-timbered Town Hall (15th century) and vicarage; former synagogue (1754) and Protestant parish church of St. Barbara (1612) with round…
Marketplace
Market Place with magnificent half-timbered and Baroque buildings: ‘Alte Post’, (Old Post House – 1602), ‘Stern-Apotheke’ (Star Pharmacy – 1670),…
Old stone bridge
Stone bridge (18th century) with nine arches and bridge mill with spiral gable and outside staircase.
Town fortifications
Town fortifications with towers and gates, including the ‘Bayertor’ gate (1425), the most interesting and biggest late Gothic gate in…