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Hohentwiel (Singen)
2012.05.17
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In the far left distance, the Bodensee (Lake of Constance) can be seen. It is bordered by Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
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Into the Light! --- Up from the Keep (I prefer to think of it as the dungeon ;-)
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What it used to look like before they started to dismantle the castle almost 200 years ago. It was a way of "demilitarizing" in those days. Bricks and stones were sold or used for village construction down below or elsewhere.
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Entrance gate
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Located in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, not far from the Swiss border, this ancient castle ruin is the largest such ruin in the entire Federal Republic of Germany.
It was a good hike from Singen up to the castle-fortress (Berg), and the views were marvelous. You can see those views from my post two days ago: Views from Hohentwiel
It was a good hike from Singen up to the castle-fortress (Berg), and the views were marvelous. You can see those views from my post two days ago: Views from Hohentwiel
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Ruined or not, I am particularly impressed with stone work. # 7 shows craftsmanship that would be difficult to find being done today to say the least. Great set!
Lsample · 2012-05-16: 17:25
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Impressive castle. It had to be a terrible fortress. Great job
ldalmau · 2012-05-16: 17:29
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I am in awwww .... wow! This set is remarkable and I am in love with 1 and 13. Impressive shots and set!
Patricia132 · 2012-05-16: 19:14
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I'm ENVIOUS!! What an incredible place...you got some great shots, are you loving the camera?? I tried going in to a dungeon once in England... the most CREEPY feeling overcame me and I totally freaked out and had to fight my way backwards in a very tight space filled with people... just couldn't get out of there soon enough!!
DancingDolphin · 2012-05-16: 19:15
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wowwwwww it's realy a fantastic set !
photodeclair · 2012-05-16: 21:20
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Great place! Very nice shots!
honzicek · 2012-05-16: 22:58
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A place worth visiting, for sure. The ruins are situated in an awesome scenery.
angil · 2012-05-17: 04:53
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So amazing
kwibusje · 2012-05-17: 05:54
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The places you take us to with your posts!:) Wow!!! Really great photos.
inawe · 2012-05-17: 09:00
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I can almost feel the magic that this location exudes! wonderful captures!
KatysPassionata · 2012-05-17: 20:54
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This place is steeped in history; a fascinating display of remnants of architectural grandeur from a time past!
globetrotdreamer · 2012-05-17: 23:29
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A wonderful trip to the past. I like to see the old walls surrounded by new grass and flowers, a testimony that the world is always the same, only the human constructions, even strong and almost invincible is ephemeral.
Unchained · 2012-05-21: 15:13
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