Rottweil
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Map of Germany showing Rottweil
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Watershed of the Neckar River
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Watershed of the Rhine River
Rottweil is the oldest town in southwestern Germany in the State of Baden-Württemberg. It was founded by the Romans, traces going back to 2000 bc. Rottweil is located between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb, it is a small town of about 25.000 inhabitants with a medieval center. It is mainly known for its carnival (or also called Fasnet) with very old traditions.
The Rottweiler dog is named after this town; it used to be a butcher's dog in the region.
External links
- The official website (http://www.rottweil.de)
- Website for hotels and restaurants in Rottweil (http://www.rottweil-info.de)
- History and territory of the former Reichsstadt Rottweil (http://www.reichsstadt-rottweil.de)
- Pictures and stories about Rottweil (http://www.rwbilder.de)