1. A stop along the Romantic Road in southern Germany in the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a historical and beautiful vacation destination. With its medieval atmosphere and modern hospitality, Rothenburg is sure to give any traveler a memorable trip.

3. Nördlingen

5. Creglingen und Rothenburg

6. Rothenburg

7. Würzburg

9. Dinkelsbühl

10. Rothenburg und Nördlingen

11. Born around 1460 Sculptor – master in both wood and stone Spent a lot of time working in and around Würzburg Even served as mayor of the city Many examples of his work can be seen while traveling along die Romantische Strasse Self Portrait of Riemenschneider

13. Born in Munich Poet and painter during Romantic Period Trained as a pharmacist taught himself how to paint Paintings = often whimsical and depict life in a small town Fascinated by the cities of Rothenburg and Dinkelsbühl Der arme Poet, 1839

14. Der Bücherwurm, 1850 Der Schmetterlingsjäger, 1840

16. Very common in German; great way to play with the language Gender & plural = ALWAYS the same as the last word in the compound Ex: der Arm (-e) + das Band (-er) + die Uhr (- en) = ?

17. Compound NounWord BreakdownEnglish Meaning Mietwagen Zweifamilienhaus Zeigefinger Tischdecke Rollstuhlfahrer

18. -chen & -lein = added to nouns to indicate a diminutive (smaller version) Words ending with these suffixes = ALWAYS neuter & the plural is ALWAYS the same as the singular Most of them = have an umlaut added to the vowel as well Examples: die Frau das Fräulein die Maus das Mäuschen

19. German SuffixEnglish SuffixGerman ExamplesEnglish Examples -schaft (always feminine; plural = –en) -shipdie Freundschaft die Meisterschaft friendship championship -iv-iveaktiv massiv active massive -lich-lyfreundlich körperlich friendly bodily -isch-ic ; icallogisch typisch hysterisch logical typical hysterical -ismus-ismPatriotismus Kommunismus patriotism communism -tät-tyUniversität Priorität university priority -ie-yBiologie Galerie biology gallery