Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Half timbered Gasthaus Zum Schwanen with the Protestant Unionskirche or Union Church dating from 1350 in the background.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Stone gateway leading to the town's castle or Residenzschloss.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Rathaus or Town Hall dating from 1698 but rebuilt in 1934 after a rockslide destoyed it, the town's coat of arms.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Rathaus or Town Hall with the colourful timber frame Blaues Haus or Blue House alongside.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Rathaus or Town Hall dating from 1698 but rebuilt in 1934 and alongside it the gateway to the town's castle and Hexenturm or Witche's Tower which can be seen in the backgroun...

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Colourful half timbered house in the Altstadt or town centre.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Colourful half timbered house in the Altstadt or town centre.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Colourful half timbered house in the Altstadt or town centre.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Colourful half timbered house in the Altstadt or town centre.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Colourful half timbered house in the Altstadt or town centre.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Colourful half timbered house in the Altstadt or town centre.

Germany, Hesse, Idstein, Detail of the 17th century Killingerhaus which is one of the outstanding half-timbered houses in the Altstadt or old town and a listed building now acting as the town's touris...