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Schwabach: Guilded Franconian gemütlich

Not far from Nuremberg (Nurnberg) is the little town of Schwabach. It lies along its eponymous stream (Bach) and is named Schwabach (Swabian-bach) by Franconians labeling the people who once dwelt there.

The view from the Market Place
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwabach

Even on this Autumn Sunday the lovely blooms decorate every bridge crossing the Schwabach
Apparently Schwabach is known for the craft of "Geldschläger", or Gilding. There were a few artisnal shops specializing in handicrafts of gold leaf wrapped object d'art. And even a small kiosk which appeared to offer historical lessons and tours for visitors to the city.
Gilding workshop

Note the thin gold foil spooling from the press
The front of the historic Leitner Brauhaus
 As with any self-respecting German town, there is a local brewery or two. We found this one toward the end of our walk and sat to enjoy the last of the sunshine and sample the house specialty.

Christian at the Leitner Brauhaus

What the haus looked like in 1878, just a short 468 years after the brewery's opening and 606 before we sat there.
A real pity we did not stay for dinner. This magnificent Saurbraten wass tempting our tastebuds the entire afternoon.
Note the gilded roof of the Rothaus, a sign of the towns one-time prominence and wealth




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