The historic city hall of Oberursel and the gateway to the Taunus.
The original prison, part of the Oberursel city hall.
Crossed arrows were the symbols used in the Eppsteiner seal, representing the nobility that presided over Oberursel in the past.
One of the building tablets found in the old part of Oberursel. Here, it is showing the time frame when it was an event hall and when it was used as a school house.
View of an alley in the old city.
Another alley view
This is one of many fountains in Oberursel. This particular king who lived here taught everyone how to brew beer.
A sign above one of the oldest eating establishments in Oberursel.
Another fountain with view of St. Ursula's in the background.
A close-up of the steeple.
We learned that original half-timbered houses are recognized by the notches carved in the wooden timbers.
The weather vane of St. Ursula's shows her with two children on her side.
The steeple is 62 meters high and 186 steps will take you half-way up for a beautiful view over the Taunus and Frankfurt.
A view from the church entrance towards the old city.
Gargoyles such as this one showing a man with donkey ears serve to ward off evil.
Loved the circular shingle design on this house
Oberursel does not have a castle even though the name of this street seems to suggest it.
Sculptures as part of a gallery's garden.
The Eppstein seal
I got distracted by some of the vivid flowers on our tour
A view of the old part of Oberursel
The Urselbach is a small stream running through the town.
This fountain on the Bleiche pays tribute to the many women weaving and washing the linens in times past.
The car seemed bigger than the house.
It's a woman riding backwards on a donkey...
...as punishment for beating her husband. This is a very controversial fountain and I couldn't believe the open display of sexism when I saw it.
Detail shot of St. Ursula fountain on the market square.
St. Ursula fountain with the city library in the background.
On Saturdays, people come to the old Oberursel market place.
Another view of the market place.
A view of Oberursel from St. Ursula's
This sign told us the names of the mountains nearby
One of many views of Frankfurt we have enjoyed.
Looking down from St. Ursula's over to the old city hall.
A relic triptych in St. Ursula's steeple museum.
A detailed list of the relics (in German) contained in the triptych includes a piece of Christ's cradle.
Another relic.
Statue of St. Ursula.
