Monschau, Germany Photos

Monschau, an old town in western Germany near the Belgian border, known for its half-timbered buildings & the picturesque Rur River which flows through the center of the town. Monschau is south of Aachen.

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Monschau, dating back at least to 13thC, in western Germany near Belgian border. Monschau, Germany.Half timbered houses for which town is known. Monschau, Germany.Intricate patterns of half timbers on wall of house. Monschau, Germany.Houses along Rur River. Monschau, Germany.
Monschau, dating back at least to 13thC, in western Germany near Belgian border. Monschau, Germany.Half timbered houses for which town is known. Monschau, Germany.Intricate patterns of half timbers on wall of house. Monschau, Germany.Houses along Rur River. Monschau, Germany.
Red House built by a wealthy merchant, Johann Heinrich Scheibler. Monschau, Germany.Protestant Reformed Church quarry stone structure by Wilhelm Hellwig. Monschau, Germany.Baroque doorway light typical of the town. Monschau, Germany.Shingled building adorned with flowers, decorative shutters & rows of bells. Monschau, Germany.
Red House (Rotes haus) (1765) built by a wealthy merchant, Johann Heinrich Scheibler. Monschau, Germany.Protestant Reformed Church (1810) quarry stone structure by Wilhelm Hellwig. Monschau, Germany.Baroque doorway light typical of the town. Monschau, Germany.Shingled building adorned with flowers, decorative shutters & rows of bells. Monschau, Germany.
Footbridge over Rur River with Germanic house in background. Monschau, Germany.


Footbridge over Rur River with Germanic house in background. Monschau, Germany.


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