View on Gorinchem
It is assumed that Gorinchem or Gorkum was founded circa 1000 CE by fishermen and farmers on the raised land near the mouth of the river Linge at the Merwede. "Goriks Heem" (Home of Gorik) is first mentioned in a document from 1224 in which Floris IV granted people from Gorinchem exemption of toll payments throughout Holland.
Somewhere between 1247 and 1267, Gorinchem became property of the Lords of Arkel. At the end of the 13th century earthen mounts reinforced with palisades were built around the settlement to protect it from domination by the neighbouring counties of Holland and Gelre. Half a century later real city walls were built complete with 7 gates and 23 watchtowers. Otto van Arkel granted it city rights on 11 November 1322.
Technical Stuff
This panorama consists of 19 frames shot in one row. Besides the merge in PS, this is actually an "as is" photo. I just happen to be on the right spot for this magnificent sceptical of sunlight, clouds and heavy rain in the background.
The only post-production included cropping and add some little copyrights watermarks. The latter is, alas, there to stay due to the fact that my photos were frequently copied. So, don't bother commenting on that.
View on Gorinchem
It is assumed that Gorinchem or Gorkum was founded circa 1000 CE by fishermen and farmers on the raised land near the mouth of the river Linge at the Merwede. "Goriks Heem" (Home of Gorik) is first mentioned in a document from 1224 in which Floris IV granted people from Gorinchem exemption of toll payments throughout Holland.
Somewhere between 1247 and 1267, Gorinchem became property of the Lords of Arkel. At the end of the 13th century earthen mounts reinforced with palisades were built around the settlement to protect it from domination by the neighbouring counties of Holland and Gelre. Half a century later real city walls were built complete with 7 gates and 23 watchtowers. Otto van Arkel granted it city rights on 11 November 1322.
Technical Stuff
This panorama consists of 19 frames shot in one row. Besides the merge in PS, this is actually an "as is" photo. I just happen to be on the right spot for this magnificent sceptical of sunlight, clouds and heavy rain in the background.
The only post-production included cropping and add some little copyrights watermarks. The latter is, alas, there to stay due to the fact that my photos were frequently copied. So, don't bother commenting on that.