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Schmalkalden, Thuringia, Germany - Tourism
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The medieval town of Schmalkalden which dates back to the year 874 is famous for its half timbered houses. My first visit was on a nasty day in January 2004. I parked close to the city center on a public parking lot and humbled to downtown. I wish I would like winter sport - the weather and snow conditions were good for that but not so great for sightseeing.  On my way to downtown Schmalkalden Many well known German musicians and writers lived and worked in this town. Martin Luther was also active in Schmalkalden. He preached here and the "Schmalkaldic League" was founded in the town hall of Schmalkalden. The "Schmalkaldic Articles" were recognized later by the Protestant-Lutheran church as confession of faith.  Certainly a nice place for some refreshments or a snack when the sun is shining
 Elizabeth should have purchased those cups
 I spend some time at the displays in the city hall After an hour we met again and had a light lunch. In Germany you can enjoy a glass of beer or wine without being fenced or chained in and normally it is served in glasses and not in plastic cups which you must continuously watch to avoid that the wind blows them away.  The food was excellent and moderately priced  Downtown was very busy in June We were always amazed how nicely the little kids looked and how well they behaved. No wonder, the first kindergarten was established in Thuringia and the former GDR also took good care of children. No system has only bad sides.  I believe that they take better care of the little ones in former East Germany  Pedestrian areas are well accepted an shopping is relaxing without all the traffic Elizabeth discovered on her tour a side where skeletons from a former cemetery were found during some construction work.  Discovered during construction work
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