Scenic Schloss Senden-1
Perhaps my favorite castle on this tour is the one pictured here, Schloss Senden a more homely castle you will never find, held together by the good thoughts and the deeds of the local populace.
Built in the mid to late 15th century the schloss has seen it share of abuse throughout the centuries from being burned by the Spanish in the 80 years’ war to being ransacked and partially destroyed by the British during the Second World War.
Its recent history has seen its use as an old age home, boarding school and hotel/pension all of which failed miserably and the last occupation of a hotel for the castle saw the roof collapse due to fire.
The locals since 2007 have been trying to preserve this charming old place and find use for its preservation despite the owner threatening to demolish the place in 2014.
The Schloss cooperative and preservation society were spurred to action with the threat of demolition and purchased the castle during this turbulent period.
Today there is still much structural work that needs to be done but this old girl has become a favorite stop for bicyclists along the 100 Schloss route and much enjoyed by the locals during weekends surrounded by bike paths and walkways..
Built in the mid to late 15th century the Schloss has seen it share of abuse throughout the centuries from being burned by the Spanish in the 80 years’ war to being ransacked and partially destroyed by the British during the Second World War.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 G2 Lens at 45mm 1/40s, f/11 ISO 100 processed in LR, Topaz Denoise, PS +Lumenzia, finished with Focalblade
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.
Scenic Schloss Senden-1
Perhaps my favorite castle on this tour is the one pictured here, Schloss Senden a more homely castle you will never find, held together by the good thoughts and the deeds of the local populace.
Built in the mid to late 15th century the schloss has seen it share of abuse throughout the centuries from being burned by the Spanish in the 80 years’ war to being ransacked and partially destroyed by the British during the Second World War.
Its recent history has seen its use as an old age home, boarding school and hotel/pension all of which failed miserably and the last occupation of a hotel for the castle saw the roof collapse due to fire.
The locals since 2007 have been trying to preserve this charming old place and find use for its preservation despite the owner threatening to demolish the place in 2014.
The Schloss cooperative and preservation society were spurred to action with the threat of demolition and purchased the castle during this turbulent period.
Today there is still much structural work that needs to be done but this old girl has become a favorite stop for bicyclists along the 100 Schloss route and much enjoyed by the locals during weekends surrounded by bike paths and walkways..
Built in the mid to late 15th century the Schloss has seen it share of abuse throughout the centuries from being burned by the Spanish in the 80 years’ war to being ransacked and partially destroyed by the British during the Second World War.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 G2 Lens at 45mm 1/40s, f/11 ISO 100 processed in LR, Topaz Denoise, PS +Lumenzia, finished with Focalblade
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.