点评:Colmar old town was a fairy-tale precinct with extremely beautiful half-timber buildings. These structures of varying sizes had lot of character. Steep roofs with attic and dormer windows were adding great style to the buildings. We experienced cozy environment inside these dwellings with a nice warm atmosphere while the outside temperature was almost at zero degree. The wooden beams even though rustic were very decorative. They were set in various patterns giving each house an individual character. While walking along the narrow cobble stone roads it was interesting to observe these wooden patterns in the old architectural design. We saw X forms, curule, slanting or diagonal, V and inverted V, Mann form, Cross and diamond (Lozenge), simple vertical beams etc. Having an interest to these designs it was a treasure trove to us. Roof of buildings were decorative too with flat tiles presumably made of clay in the shape of a curved ending. We learnt that it is the shape of a beaver’s tail or “Biberschwanz”. Early morning the roofs were coated with a thin layer of frost like adding an icing to the beauty, which melted away with the sun gradually warming the surface.
Old town had some fine restaurants and we very much enjoyed the crepes in little Venice that were made while we watched. The market hall was an interesting place with some eateries, cheesery, baked products, vegetables, fruits, processed meat, souvenir sellers and other vendors.
The Lauch River or canal enhanced the beauty of Little Venice. We immersed in the beauty of these houses and the surroundings of the canal.
翻译:科尔马老城宛如童话世界,遍布着精美绝伦的半木结构建筑。这些大小不一的建筑各具特色,陡峭的屋顶、阁楼和老虎窗更添几分韵味。我们走进这些房屋,感受着温暖舒适的氛围,而室外温度却接近零度。木梁虽然质朴,却极具装饰性,以各种图案排列,赋予每栋房屋独特的个性。漫步在狭窄的鹅卵石街道上,欣赏这些古老建筑设计中的木梁图案,令人兴致盎然。我们看到了X形、弧形、斜线、V形和倒V形、曼恩形、十字形和菱形(菱形图案),以及简单的垂直梁等等。这些设计对我们来说简直是一座宝库,因为我们对这些设计情有独钟。屋顶也同样装饰精美,扁平的瓦片(可能是用粘土制成)末端呈弧形。我们了解到,这种形状酷似海狸的尾巴,当地人称之为“Biberschwanz”。清晨,屋顶上覆盖着一层薄薄的霜,如同为这美景锦上添花,随着阳光逐渐温暖大地,霜也慢慢融化。
老城区有一些不错的餐厅,我们非常喜欢在小威尼斯品尝现场制作的法式薄饼。市场大厅里琳琅满目,有各种餐馆、奶酪店、烘焙店、蔬菜水果店、肉类加工店、纪念品商店和其他摊位。
拉乌赫河(或称运河)更衬托出小威尼斯的迷人风光。我们沉浸在这些房屋和运河周围美景之中。