Schmalkalden

　　Schmalkalden is a town in Schmalkalden-Meiningen County, southeastern Thuringia, Germany, situated on the southern slopes of the Thuringian Forest. It was first mentioned in 874 and suffered severe destruction during World War II, though some buildings have been preserved.

　　With over 1,130 years of history, Schmalkalden boasts the preservation of 90% of its late medieval half-timbered houses, forming the city's most picturesque landscape and making it a great destination for history exploration. The oldest half-timbered house dates back to 1369–1370. The town’s most famous church is St. George’s Church, built between 1437 and 1509, which is ideal for exploring religious culture. Wilhelmsburg Castle, constructed from 1585 to 1590, now houses a museum. Other must-visit sites include the Technology Museum, Schmalkalden Town Hall, and Luther’s House.

　　Schmalkalden Reason to visit: A historic town in Thuringia, Germany Continent: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: Germany[Germany] State/Province: Thuringia [Thuringia] City: Schmalkalden [Schmalkalden]