The Old Town of Goslar has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its 1,500 well-preserved half-timbered houses from different eras dating from the 15th to 19th centuries
Long ago in Regensburg- Germany, I took a trip on the River Danube. As the boat glided past on the serene waters, I saw beautiful houses, like in a fairy tale setting: Known as ‘half-timbered’ houses, their colourful facades and crooked gables coupled with wooden beams, decorated with golden inscriptions and carvings, had a quaint charm with an irresistible appeal to the modern eye. Much fascinated by these unique and pretty structures, I wanted to know more about them. The opportunity came up during my recent visit to the enchanting town of Goslar in Lower Saxony (Germany), where this vernacular construction technique called ‘Half Timbering’ was born.