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Top Sights in Colmar's Old Town (La Petite Venise & Historic Center)

#falladventures - La Petite Venise – Fairy-tale canals, half-timbered houses, boat rides - Maison Pfister (1537) – Iconic Renaissance wooden gallery - Maison des Têtes – 106 carved heads on baroque facade - Koïfhus (Old Customs House) – Stunning 1480 architecture - Unterlinden Museum – Must-see Isenheim Altarpiece - Collégiale Saint-Martin – “Cathedral” with colorful tiled roof - Rue des Marchands – Best preserved medieval street - Covered Market & Little Venice bridges – Perfect photos Stroll slowly – every corner looks like a Disney set!
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Step into a Ghibli Dream in Colmar Old Town 🌸🏰✨ Colmar Old Town truly feels like wandering through a Studio Ghibli scene—think charming lanes, pastel houses, flower-laden canals, and magical corners that would fit right into Howl’s Moving Castle. 🌈 Recommended Route: Start at Place de la Cathédrale for those iconic half-timbered buildings and wander toward Little Venice (La Petite Venise); you’ll pass fairy-tale storefronts, secret courtyards, and cobblestone paths that are perfect for slow, whimsical strolling. 🎬 Must-Do Experiences: Take a boat ride down the canal—channel Howl drifting along the water! Hunt for local bakeries and try a warm kougelhopf pastry for a taste of Alsace. Pause at the covered market to sample local cheeses and fruits. Picture yourself in a magical market scene! 📸 Insta-Worthy Spots: Snap the pastel houses from the bridge near Little Venice, and capture the reflection of colorful facades in the water—make sure to pose on winding stairs or under archways (for true Ghibli vibes, twirl in a flowy skirt!). Early morning or late afternoon offers dreamy light. 🦄 Visiting Tips & Precautions: Go early or late for quieter streets; weekends get crowded. Comfortable shoes are a must for cobblestone wandering. If it’s rainy, the mist adds pure magic—just bring a light raincoat. Embrace getting lost; the town is small and totally safe, perfect for spontaneous detours. #Colmar #FairytaleTown #GhibliVibes #FranceTravel #HowlsMovingCastle

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