Wertheim Castle Once the seat of the Counts of Wertheim, this castle complex, which originally belonged to the von Staufen family and dates from the 12th century, is amongst the largest and most beautiful stone castle ruins in the south of Germany. During the Thirty Years War, the castle came under heavy fire and was severely damaged. Many concerts and other events take place against this fabulous backdrop.
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Parish Church of St Kilian
Romanesque/early Gothic Parish Church of St Kilian with 13th century tombstones and Hospital Church (17th century), Copyright Stadt Röttingen
Church of the Virgin Mary
Church of the Virgin Mary, three-aisle basilica (14th century) with wall paintings, Copyright Stadt Bad Mergentheim
Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross Church (1752-54) with Jesuit monastery; on a high point over the town; rich Baroque and Rococo decorations with…
St. John’s Minster
St. John’s Minster with an important sepulchre, Copyright Stadt Bad Mergentheim
Schaezler Palace
Schaezler Palace (1765-70); impressive secular Baroque building with wonderful staircase and Rococo banqueting hall.