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Würzburg is the true wine center of the Romantic Road. Visit any of the vineyards that rise from the Main River and choose a Bocksbeutel, the distinctive green, flagon-shape wine bottle of Franconia. One fanciful claim is that the shape came about because wine-guzzling monks found it the easiest to hide under their robes.
A wine shop that’s part of a historic hospital in the heart of downtown? Yes, and it’s been operating since the “old” days when wine was considered a treatment for various ailments. This one offers tastings and an extensive collection of local and regional wines for sale, in their distinctive bubble-shaped bottles, and a knowledgeable staff to advise you.
This kids-oriented store sells an interesting collection of toys, including traditional stuffed animals and hand-made wooden playthings, plus clothing for babies and young children.
This upscale women’s boutique carries primarily European and Scandanavian brands of fashionable clothing, footwear, and accessories.
