The WALK
Market Square (“Marktplatz”)
In Aub, almost all roads lead to the Marktplatz, so let’s start our walking tour there. It is the heart and soul of the community and you can almost feel the heartbeat here. If you stand on the cobblestone plaza and you feel transported to the middle ages, you have good reason. This market square has been roughly this shape since at least the 1400s. To the east, the stucco structure with the cupola and outside staircase is the city hall (“Rathaus”). To the west, you will see the imposing church tower which forms the rear of the Assumption Catholic church (“Mariahimmelfahrt.”) Between these bastions of state and religion are the various restaurants, hotels, banks and other small businesses that usually hum with small-town life. On a typical day, just let your eye take in the pastel facades, with the occasional half-timber extravaganza and red tile roofs.
On a raised island in the middle of the Marktplatz is a tiny green space with the city’s main fountain from the Baroque era,4 as well as a column with a depiction of the Mother and Child, the city’s emblem. The column is a reproduction of the original which has been moved indoors for protection.
Several of the surrounding buildings are worth noting. The city hall and church are listed separately below. As the center of city life, this is where you wanted to live if you had the means. And if you had the means, you built to impress. For example, as you look at the rather large tan stucco residence in the Marktplatz, note its beautifully carved door and the elaborate volutes of its roof line. Many of these houses of the wealthy contained shops at the ground floor with apartments for the owners above.
Two charming family-owned guest houses with restaurants are located here. The Golden Lamb (Goldenen Lamm) and the White Steed (“Weisses Ross”) have stood the test of time. To get an idea of just how long a time, take a look at the family tree that is painted on the wall of the passageway at the Weisses Ross. The Lochner Family has been in town running this establishment for a very long time, indeed. Naturally, each building, establishment and family has its own story to tell. The double-story cellar under the Weisses Ross housed many of the city’s residents during the shelling of the city by the Americans as they brought the war to a close.
Every season brings its own reason to celebrate here. During the Spring/Easter fair, the May tree celebration (May 1), Kirchweih (mid-August), the Advent fair (mid-December) or another celebration, this is where the city comes out to celebrate the turning seasons. Whether decorated with tasteful boughs of evergreen and twinkling lights on the days leading up to Christmas or Easter egg decorations or the virtual mountains of flowers bursting from window boxes, the Martkplatz is always a delight.
Turn your attention to the City Hall, the building with the exterior stairs at the end of the square.
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City Hall (“Rathaus”)
Market Square (“Marktplatz”)
In Aub, almost all roads lead to the Marktplatz, so let’s start our walking tour there. It is the heart and soul of the community and you can almost feel the heartbeat here. If you stand on the cobblestone plaza and you feel transported to the middle ages, you have good reason. This market square has been roughly this shape since at least the 1400s. To the east, the stucco structure with the cupola and outside staircase is the city hall (“Rathaus”). To the west, you will see the imposing church tower which forms the rear of the Assumption Catholic church (“Mariahimmelfahrt.”) Between these bastions of state and religion are the various restaurants, hotels, banks and other small businesses that usually hum with small-town life. On a typical day, just let your eye take in the pastel facades, with the occasional half-timber extravaganza and red tile roofs.
On a raised island in the middle of the Marktplatz is a tiny green space with the city’s main fountain from the Baroque era,4 as well as a column with a depiction of the Mother and Child, the city’s emblem. The column is a reproduction of the original which has been moved indoors for protection.
Several of the surrounding buildings are worth noting. The city hall and church are listed separately below. As the center of city life, this is where you wanted to live if you had the means. And if you had the means, you built to impress. For example, as you look at the rather large tan stucco residence in the Marktplatz, note its beautifully carved door and the elaborate volutes of its roof line. Many of these houses of the wealthy contained shops at the ground floor with apartments for the owners above.
Two charming family-owned guest houses with restaurants are located here. The Golden Lamb (Goldenen Lamm) and the White Steed (“Weisses Ross”) have stood the test of time. To get an idea of just how long a time, take a look at the family tree that is painted on the wall of the passageway at the Weisses Ross. The Lochner Family has been in town running this establishment for a very long time, indeed. Naturally, each building, establishment and family has its own story to tell. The double-story cellar under the Weisses Ross housed many of the city’s residents during the shelling of the city by the Americans as they brought the war to a close.
Every season brings its own reason to celebrate here. During the Spring/Easter fair, the May tree celebration (May 1), Kirchweih (mid-August), the Advent fair (mid-December) or another celebration, this is where the city comes out to celebrate the turning seasons. Whether decorated with tasteful boughs of evergreen and twinkling lights on the days leading up to Christmas or Easter egg decorations or the virtual mountains of flowers bursting from window boxes, the Martkplatz is always a delight.
Turn your attention to the City Hall, the building with the exterior stairs at the end of the square.
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City Hall (“Rathaus”)