The town of Stein am Rhein (also known as the Swiss mural town)

The town of Stein am Rhein is known as the jewel of the Rhine and is one of the most medieval cities in Switzerland. The town is small, with almost only one main street, but it attracts tourists from all over the world because of the exquisite murals on the exterior walls of its traditional houses. The streets and alleys are full of old buildings from the Middle Ages, and the windows of every house are filled with colorful flowers. The most eye-catching thing is the wet wall (Fresco) on the building's facade The youngest buildings in this town are several hundred years old, and every house is well preserved. The colorful walls and colorful frescoes make the whole town seem like a living medieval art gallery. Walking in Stein, people can't help but look up and be attracted by the murals and architectural details on the walls. Some of these murals depict religious and historical figures, while others tell of scenes of a wealthy family's daily life. They were created by local residents to kill time when the mountains were blocked by heavy snow and they were unable to travel far. This is a cultural tradition that has been preserved to this day. ‌