Altstadtgasse

old-town alley, historic lane

noun ALT-shtat-gas-seh Rare

Usage Note

Altstadtgasse is a narrow lane or alley in a historic old town (Altstadt). It evokes cobblestones, half-timbered houses, and medieval street plans. Common in tourist descriptions of German historic centres. Plural Altstadtgassen.

Examples

"Wir schlenderten durch verwinkelte Altstadtgassen auf der Suche nach einem Café."

Natural Translation

We strolled through winding old-town alleys looking for a café.

Literal Translation

We strolled through winding old-town-alleys in the search for a café.

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