Dinkelsbühl as it exists today is 400 years old, but its history can be traced back over 800 years.
The skyline of the town is made up of tightly packed, steep-roofed semi-timbered houses, lush greenery, and the Gothic Minster of St George, one of the most beautiful churches in the country.
This extraordinary double helix staircase, also known as the "Snail Staircase" or "Bramante Double Helix," is a masterpiece crafted by the renowned Renaissance architect Donato Bramante. As visitors ascend or descend this remarkable structure, they become part of a rich tapestry of history and art.