- Bernkastel-Kues
The centrepiece of the town of Bernkastel-Kues - with its half-timbered houses, fountain, town hall and pointed house.
The historic Bernkastel market square was built in the Middle Ages by the self-confident, enterprising, bold and proud bourgeoisie and still radiates its spirit. Over 400 years of history are reflected in an impressive way with splendour and warmth. The square is characterised by its unique grace and dignity and stands out from other market squares in Germany as it combines attractive cosiness with light-hearted cheerfulness, making it the city's parlour.
It also serves as its festival hall, the centre and heart of its life. The 400-year-old half-timbered houses, the Renaissance town hall (1608), St Michael's Fountain (1606) and the much-admired, charming ‘Spitzhäuschen’ (1416) are a reflection of the living poetry of the Middle Ages. The filigree work of the fountain lattice, ornaments and colourful beam drawings in the half-timbered houses and the artistic weather vanes on the roof gables still bear eloquent witness to the former prosperity and history of this town.
