Turkheim

Turkheim, another Decapolis town, is 7.4 km west of Colmar. We drove there from Riquewihr. It is not as touristy as Riquewihr, yet it still has its charms. Pick up a map from the TI and follow the walking tour. It takes about an hour

The France Gate--one of the entrances to the town. There is parking just to the right of the gate.

Guard House--each evening at 10 pm from May 1 to October 31, the night crier leads a tour of town, beginning at the Guard House. The tour is given in Alsatian and French.

Tower next to St. Anne's Church. Notice the colorful tiles.

The Brand Gate--another entrance to the town. 

The Munster Gate.

Scallop shell, indicating the route of the Camino de Santiago. The route to Santiago de Campostelo and the tomb of St. James even passed through here.

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