Wertheim, Germany - - European River Cruise Port of Call

Like many people who love to travel, I enjoy hearing offbeat stories about the places I visit. This small window in a house in Wertheim is one of those stories. According to our local guide, the medieval citizens of Wertheim were very curious about what was going on in their small village. But, they didn't want their neighbors to know that they were spying on them in the streets below. Oftentimes, women would peek through their windows, but they ran a risk of being seen. This homeowner built a small window whose only purpose was to be able to see down the street.

Our guide explained that this curiosity contributed to the winding lanes of the old town. Having straight, perfectly aligned streets and homes means that you can only see what is in front of your home. With winding streets and irregularly aligned houses, you can see much more!