The town of Limburg an der Lahn lies about an hour north of Frankfurt. It is only half the size of Fulda and, like that town, escaped the ravages of war. Limburg boasts a superbly preserved town core. Its glory is the Cathedral of Sankt Georg (13th century), considered the best preserved example of late Romanesque architecture in Germany. This magnificent structure sits on a hill around which the town was built. Its seven spires dominate the landscape. Since 1965 It has been restored to its original color scheme (a bit gaudy to our tastes, but there it is). The warren of narrow medieval streets of the surrounding town are mostly built in the half-timbered style of the area. Although small, Limburg is a real gem. The famous (infamous?) stinky cheese is named after this town. Once you get past its stomach-turning fragrance, Limburger cheese is really quite delicious. [N.B. The inside shot is not mine, but the other two are.]
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