Historic Half-Timbered Architecture in Quedlinburg Old Town. The iconic view of the historical half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets in Quedlinburg, Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage site features characteristic black and white timber frames, a stone base, and a church tower visible in the background. Tags: Altstadt, Germany, UNESCO, architecture, cobblestone, deutschland, europe, fachwerk, half-timbered, historic, medieval, old town, quedlinburg, street, tourism, travel, world heritage