Munot in Schaffhausen

The sun shone through and the mist lifted today.  A lovely walk along the Rhine into Schaffhausen and then a climb up many steps to visit Schaffhausen's famous landmark-Munot. 
The Munot is a circular 16th century fortification which stands free on all sides.  It is surrounded by a moat which is now home to several deer.  Set among vineyards it
serves as the city's symbol. The ring-shaped fortress was built 1564 - 1589 under compulsory labour and due to its circular design served as an ideal all-round defense bastion.
 Today, it is a tourist attraction and hosts various events.- last June we watched a wonderful fireworks show lit from the top of the Munot.
This afternoon we went with Jan & Gitta to a small village in Switzerland called Diessenhofen for afternoon tea.  Very lively, with markets in the streets, and music in the cafe!