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Burg Grünwald near Munich is a high medieval castle of the 12th century.
The existing structure was mainly built in the late 15th century (renovation works carried out 1486–87 to celebrate the wedding of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria with Kunigunde of Austria).
Large parts of the castle had to be removed during the 17th and 18th centuries, because the Isar river undermined the foundations.
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Burg Grünwald near Munich is a high medieval castle of the 12th century.
The existing structure was mainly built in the late 15th century (renovation works carried out 1486–87 to celebrate the wedding of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria with Kunigunde of Austria).
Large parts of the castle had to be removed during the 17th and 18th centuries, because the Isar river undermined the foundations.
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
Die Zitadelle Spandau ist eine der bedeutendsten und am besten erhaltenen Festungen der Hochrenaissance in Europa. Es liegt nordöstlich der Spandauer Altstadt am gegenüberliegenden Havelufer im Berliner Stadtteil Haselhorst und ist eine bekannte Sehenswürdigkeit im Berliner Bezirk Spandau. Den Kern der Anlage bildet eine mittelalterliche Burg, von der noch Bergfried und Palast erhalten sind. In den Jahren 1559–1594 wurde um sie herum ein Festungsbau nach heutigem Stand der Technik errichtet. Ein Besuch lohnt sich. Ich weiß nicht, warum ich nur diesen schönen Ort erst jetzt besucht habe. Ich habe es nicht bereut
The Spandau Citadel is one of the most important and best preserved fortresses of the High Renaissance in Europe. It is located northeast of Spandau's old town on the opposite bank of the Havel in Berlin's Haselhorst district and is a well-known attraction in Berlin's Spandau district. The core of the complex is a medieval castle, of which the keep and palace are still preserved. In the years 1559–1594, a state-of-the-art fortress was built around it. It's well worth a visit. I don't know why I only visited this beautiful place now. I didn't regret it.
Burg Grünwald near Munich is a high medieval castle of the 12th century.
The existing structure was mainly built in the late 15th century (renovation works carried out 1486–87 to celebrate the wedding of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria with Kunigunde of Austria).
Large parts of the castle had to be removed during the 17th and 18th centuries, because the Isar river undermined the foundations.
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
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Horse:
"Aphrodite" Arabian Horse by Teegle @ the main store and @ The Fantasy Faire @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isles%20of%20Tarrin/132/19...
"Knight's Armor" by En Pointe & /VaeV\ now @ The Fantasy Faire @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isles%20of%20Tarrin/132/19...
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Coat Applier: "Phantom" (new) by Cinnamon
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Ensemble:
Bento Mesh Head: LeLutka Korina BOM
Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara BOM
Face/Body: ELI by ND/MD
Hair: Eden by DOUX
Viking Tunic Einar (incl. tunic & boots w/ texture HUD): //R3D// now @ The Fantasy Faire @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isles%20of%20Tarrin/132/19...
Elf Ears: ^^Swallow^^
Dragon Rings & Nails: RealEvil
Eagle Bow: =ED=
Headband: "Drage" by Bliensen & MaiTai
Draco Claw Necklace: VENGE
Basic Smokey Eyeshadow: Ottilie
Brow Palette: The Skinnery
Giselle Eyes Applier: LeLutka
Crush! Lipstick: *League*
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Castle Gate I: Bergfried
Forest Path Section 4 flat straight: Cube Republic
Season Changing Weather Tree: Luna Bliss
Medium Birch (Autumn): LAQ Decor
Anshe Chung Grasses: Zun Design (on MP)
Wild Country Grasses: LOVE
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Revisited... Burg Grünwald near Munich is a high medieval castle of the 12th century.
The existing structure was mainly built in the late 15th century (renovation works carried out 1486–87 to celebrate the wedding of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, with Kunigunde of Austria).
Large parts of the castle had to be removed during the 17th and 18th centuries, because the Isar river undermined the foundations.
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
Die Burg Regenstein im nördlichen Harzvorland ist die Ruine einer mittelalterlichen Felsenburg bei Blankenburg im sachsen-anhaltischen Landkreis Harz.
Von der schwer einnehmbaren Burganlage aus dem Hochmittelalter sind nur noch Ruinen vorhanden. Erhalten sind einige in den Fels hineingehauene Räume und Reste des Bergfrieds. Die Ruine ist von Resten der neuzeitlichen Festung umgeben.
Die Burgruine befindet sich im Naturpark Harz/Sachsen-Anhalt, knapp 3 km nördlich von Blankenburg und rund 3,5 km ostsüdöstlich von Heimburg im Waldgebiet Heers auf den Sandsteinfelsen des Regensteins (293,9 m ü. NHN), der steil aus dem Harzvorland aufragt.
Regenstein Castle in the northern Harz foreland is the ruin of a medieval rock castle near Blankenburg in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt.
Only ruins remain of the difficult to conquer castle complex from the High Middle Ages. Some rooms carved into the rock and remains of the keep have been preserved. The ruins are surrounded by the remains of the modern fortress.
The castle ruins are located in the Harz/Saxony-Anhalt Nature Park, just under 3 km north of Blankenburg and around 3.5 km east-southeast of Heimburg in the Heers forest area on the sandstone cliffs of the Regenstein (293.9 m above sea level), which rise steeply from the Harz foothills towers.
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Rittersdorf Castle is mentioned for the first time in 1263.
The tower house with a height of 26 meter was built around 1300.
In 1550 a residence with two round towers was built.
The gate with the coat of arms dates from 1575.
Nowadays part of the castle is a restaurant , but it is also possible to marry here, as there is also a wedding room from the municipality.
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Die Burg Rittersdorf wurde als Wasserburg an der Nims am Verkehrsweg Trier – Bitburg – Prüm – Köln erstmals im Jahre 1263 als Besitz der Reichsabtei St. Maximin erwähnt.
Seit dem 15. Jahrhundert waren die Herren von Enschringen Inhaber des Lehens Rittersdorf. Sie ließen ab 1550 ein Wohngebäude mit zwei Rundtürmen errichten.
Die fast quadratische Anlage ist von einem Wassergraben umgeben. An der Ostseite steht der runde, 26 Meter hohe Bergfried. Ein Wohnturm aus der Zeit um 1300 befindet sich an der Nordseite. Vorhanden ist ferner ein Wohngebäude aus der Zeit ab 1550 sowie ein Wappentor von 1575.
Zwischen 1978 und 1987 wurde die Anlage umfassend renoviert. Die Anlage dient heute als Restaurant und Heimatmuseum. Ferner ist in der Burg ein Trauzimmer des Standesamtes der Verbandsgemeinde Bitburger Land untergebracht.
Submitted: 01/03/2017
Accepted: 02/03/2017
Schloss Welsperg in Welsberg, Südtirol mit seinem außergewöhnlich hohen Bergfried (Baujahr 1126 bis 1140).
Castello di Monguelfo in Welsberg in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy (Alto Adige).
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Vaduz Castle (German : Schloß Vaduz) is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop.
The earliest mention of the castle can be found in the deed of the Count Rudolf von Werdenberg-Sargans for a sale to Ulrich von Matsch. The erstwhile owners - presumably also the builders - were the Counts of Werdenberg-Sargans. The Bergfried (12th century) and parts of the eastern side are the oldest.
The castle underwent a major restoration between 1905 and 1920, then again in the early 20s during the reign of Prince Johann II, and was expanded during the early 1930s by Prince Franz Joseph II. Since 1938, the castle has been the primary residence of Liechtenstein's Royal Family. The castle is not open to the public as the royal family still lives in the castle.
Submitted: 24/04/2018
Accepted: 25/04/2018
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Der Hanstein - um ihn ranken sich Sagen und Legenden. Er gilt als die schönste Burgruine in Mitteldeutschland und prägt mit seiner unverkennbaren Silhouette das Bild des Eichsfeldes.
Landschaftlich liegt die Burg Hanstein in einer der attraktivsten Gegenden des Eichsfeldes. Wenn man auf dem erhalten gebliebenen Bergfried steht und hinunterschaut, sieht man zur rechten Hand in der Ferne die Berge des Thüringer Waldes, daran anschließend den Hohen Meißner, im Norden die Göttinger Berge, davor den Rusteberg, dann die Berge des Eichsfeldes und schließlich liegt vor einem das Werratal. Durch ihre Lage ist diese Silhouette von Westen aus schon weit erkennbar.
The Hanstein - sagas and legends are entwined around it. It is considered the most beautiful ruined castle in central Germany and characterizes the image of the Eichsfeld with its unmistakable silhouette.
In terms of landscape, Hanstein Castle is located in one of the most attractive areas of the Eichsfeld. If you stand on the preserved keep and look down, you can see the mountains of the Thuringian Forest to the right in the distance, then the Hoher Meißner, to the north the Göttingen mountains, in front of them the Rusteberg, then the mountains of the Eichsfeld and finally lies ahead one the Werratal. Due to its location, this silhouette can be seen from afar from the west.
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Befindet sich sich unübersehbar auf einem Berg im Zentrum der Stadt Weida, wurde zwischen 1163 und 1193 als romantische Befestigungsanlage erbaut und war bis zu Beginn des 15. Jahrhunderts Stammsitz der Vögte zu Weida. der 54 m hohe Bergfried ist der höchste und einer der ältesten erhaltenen Bergfriede Deutschlands. Die Osterburg ist heute eine Begegnungsstätte der Historie, Kunst und Kultur. Es beherbergt ein Museum, ein 360 Grad Panorama, eine Galerie und Künstleratelier sowie Räume für Veranstaltungen (Hochzeiten) und gastronomische Einrichtungen!
Weida ist die älteste Stadt des gesamten Vogtlandes und wird als "Wiege des Vogtlandes" bezeichnet!
Is located on a mountain highly visible in the city center Weida, was built in 1163 and 1193 as a romantic between fortification and was up to the early 15th century headquarters of the bailiffs to Weida. the 54 m high keep is the highest and one of the oldest preserved Bergfriede Germany. The Osterburg is today a meeting place of history, art and culture. It houses a museum, a 360 degree panorama, a gallery and artist's studio as well as rooms for events (weddings) and dining options!
Weida is the oldest city of the whole Vogtland and is called the "cradle of the Vogtland"!
Miltenberg Castle is located above a loop of the Main. The castle complex from the 12th century, which was built to secure the customs office, is largely in ruins today. In the east, a building complex was built in later times, which stands on old foundation walls. Miltenberg can only be visited during opening hours. The keep, consisting of humpback blocks, is a rare and well-preserved construction.
Oberhalb einer Schleife des Mains liegt die Burg Miltenberg. Die zur Sicherung der Zollstelle errichtete Burganlage aus dem 12. Jahrhundert ist heute größtenteils nur ruinös erhalten. Im Osten entstand in späterer Zeit ein Gebäudekomplex, der auf alten Grundmauern steht. Miltenberg lässt sich nur während der Öffnungszeiten besuchen. Der Bergfried, bestehend aus Buckelquadern und ist eine seltene und gut erhaltene Konstruktion.
Bento Mesh Head GENUS Baby Face
Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Face/Body Applier: Khaleesi (tone 00b) w/ shape (w/ some tweaks) by [Session] now @ The Enchantment
Hair: My Hair/Khaleesy (light blonde) by [monso]
Baby Hairs applier: Izzie's
Ensemble IronOrder blue steel (incl. top, pants, & boots-10 colors!) by Eudora3D now @ The Enchantment
Dragon + Pose: The Mother of Dragons 1 by Fashiowl now @ The Enchantment
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Grey Wolf :: Static Look R: JIAN
Grey Wolf :: Static Howl: JIAN
Bergfried Castle Gate I now @ The Enchantment
Weirwood Tree: Visual Magick now @ The Enchantment
The Ashen Tree: Titans now @ The Enchantment
Flagstone Paths: Stormwood
Snowpile 1: Medieval Fantasy
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A big shout-out of "THANKS LADIES!!" to both Kynne Llewellyn and Sugarfairy for the use of their build!
Revisited. Burg Grünwald near Munich is a high medieval castle of the 12th century.
The existing structure was mainly built in the late 15th century (renovation works carried out 1486–87 to celebrate the wedding of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria with Kunigunde of Austria).
Large parts of the castle had to be removed during the 17th and 18th centuries, because the Isar river undermined the foundations.
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Collar , Headpiece , Shouder : Zibska :. : Themis @ We <3 Role-Play
Lashes : Stardust :. : Sophia - Eyelashes @ Uber
Eyes : {S0NG}: : - :: Sugar Eyes- Brown @ Sanarae
Ear Clip : *PKC*: : - :: Jila Elven Ear Clips @ We <3 Role-Play
Gown : *Silvan Moon Designs : : - :: Pandora @ We <3 Role-Play
Decor : Bergfried : : - :: Celtic Altar @ We <3 Role-Play
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Burg Kriebstein – das Märchenschloss an der Zschopau
Hoch über der Zschopau erhebt sich Burg Kriebstein, eine der schönsten mittelalterlichen Burgen Sachsens. Mit ihrem markanten Bergfried, den verwinkelten Giebeln und der malerischen Lage im Flusstal wirkt sie wie ein Schloss aus einem Märchenbuch. Errichtet im 14. Jahrhundert, diente die Burg einst als Wohn- und Wehrburg und ist bis heute ein eindrucksvolles Zeugnis mittelalterlicher Baukunst.
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Kriebstein Castle – the Fairytale Castle on the Zschopau River
Perched high above the Zschopau River, Kriebstein Castle is one of Saxony’s most beautiful medieval fortresses. With its striking keep, winding gables, and picturesque setting in the river valley, it resembles a castle straight out of a fairytale. Built in the 14th century, the castle once served as both a residence and a stronghold and remains an impressive example of medieval architecture to this day.
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Daenerys adds a dash of pink to her hair and ensemble, and finds it cheers her up a bit - for the time being, at least :D
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Bento Mesh Head: GENUS Babyface
Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Face Applier & Shape (tweaked): Khaleesi by [Session] now @ The Enchantment
Hair: Daenerys by DeLa now @ The Enchantment
Ensemble: Anelka (pink & incl. top, dress, leg warmers, & crown) by Jangka (was @ the Driftwood event)
Iron Order Boots (red/gold): Eudora3D (10 other tones available along with 10 outfit tones also now @ The Enchantment): www.flickr.com/photos/scubagrl/33988714028/in/dateposted-... )
POSE + Wolf: Forboden Realms gacha "Fellowship" by Le Poppycock
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PROPS & BUILDS:
Bergfried Castle Gate I now @ The Enchantment
Mr N & Jinx : Dragon Gacha Small Rear now @ The Enchantment
Mr N & Jinx : Dragon Gacha Small Roar now @ The Enchantment
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Der Hanstein - um ihn ranken sich Sagen und Legenden. Er gilt als die schönste Burgruine in Mitteldeutschland und prägt mit seiner unverkennbaren Silhouette das Bild des Eichsfeldes.
Landschaftlich liegt die Burg Hanstein in einer der attraktivsten Gegenden des Eichsfeldes. Wenn man auf dem erhalten gebliebenen Bergfried steht und hinunterschaut, sieht man zur rechten Hand in der Ferne die Berge des Thüringer Waldes, daran anschließend den Hohen Meißner, im Norden die Göttinger Berge, davor den Rusteberg, dann die Berge des Eichsfeldes und schließlich liegt vor einem das Werratal. Durch ihre Lage ist diese Silhouette von Westen aus schon weit erkennbar.
The Hanstein - sagas and legends are entwined around it. It is considered the most beautiful ruined castle in central Germany and characterizes the image of the Eichsfeld with its unmistakable silhouette.
In terms of landscape, Hanstein Castle is located in one of the most attractive areas of the Eichsfeld. If you stand on the preserved keep and look down, you can see the mountains of the Thuringian Forest to the right in the distance, then the Hoher Meißner, to the north the Göttingen mountains, in front of them the Rusteberg, then the mountains of the Eichsfeld and finally lies ahead one the Werratal. Due to its location, this silhouette can be seen from afar from the west.
Sargans Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sargans of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
The castle was the seat of the counts of Werdenberg-Sargans in the 13th century. Since 1899, it has been run by the local church and now houses the Sarganserland museum.
Beginning in 982 the Sargans region was part of the lands of the Counts of Bregenz. In 1160, the male line of the Counts of Bregenz died out. Count palatine Hugo of Türbingen inherited most of their lands, through his wife Elisabeth.
His son, Hugo, inherited the Bregenz lands around Lake Constance, including Sargans. This Hugo, who adopted the name Montfort und Werdenberg built or expanded Sargans Castle before his death in 1228. Excavations around the oldest part of the castle show that there was an earlier fort or castle, but nothing is known about that building. Hugo built the large bergfried, expanded the walls to the west and may have built a palas on that side of the castle.
In the mid-13th century the Montfort und Werdenberg lands were divided between Hugo of Werdenberg-Heiligenberg and his brother Hartmann of Werdenberg-Sargans. Hartmann took up residence in the castle and probably expanded the palas. The castle was first mentioned in 1282. Over the following century the wealth and lands of the Counts of Werdenberg-Sargans were divided over and over again between descendants. By the last 14th century, Count Johann I ruled over a small and poor county under the Habsburgs. In the Battle of Näfels in 1388, the count commanded a wing of the Austrian army that was supposed to cross the Kerenzerberg Pass. However, when he saw the threatened destruction of the main Austrian army, he fled back over the pass. The cost of the war, as well as other expenses forced Johann I to sell the castle and village to Leopold of Austria.
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Bento Mesh Head: Catya by CaTwA
Bento Mesh Shape: Maitreya Lara
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Hair: Nicki by DOUX
Elven Robes (with texture HUD): HotDog now @ both The Enchantment Event and We <3 Role-Play
Elf Ears: Swallow (w/ texture HUD)
Star Halo (animated - silver) by AIR now @ The Enchantment and We <3 Role-Play Events
Elven Pendant & Galadriel Tiara by SPELL
Enigma Eyes Applier (ice) by .euphoric
Galadriel Ring (Neya Ring of Water bento) by TroyMart
Amy Ballerina Flats (texture HUD): .:KD:.
Moonbeam Aura: Cole's Corner
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Mirror of Galadriel *~ by Nacht ~* now @ The Enchantment Lord of the Rings
Elves Gazebo: Bergfried now @ The Enchantment Lord of the Rings
Heart Giant Forest Oak - Copse 3 by Dolly and Lilith's Garden Centre
LB_RedMaple.v2{Animated}4Seasons: Little Branch
[Sample linked Wild Grass all + Rocks GP16 .:Tm:. Creations
SIM: IPPOS @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ippos/15/80/21
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My thanks as always to Duchess Flux for the use of her build in IPPOS! ♥♥
Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein is a German-speaking and doubly landlocked country and microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. It is the sixth smallest nation worldwide. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein.
Vaduz Castle (German: Schloss Vaduz) is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop.
The former owners, who were presumably also the builders, were the counts of Werdenberg-Sargans. The bergfried (the keep, built in the 12th century) and parts of the eastern side are the oldest. The tower stands on a piece of ground that is 12 by 13 metres (39 by 43 feet) in area. At the ground floor, the tower walls have a thickness of up to 4 metres (13 feet). The original entrance lay at the courtyard side at a height of 11 metres (36 feet). The chapel of St. Anna was presumably built in the Middle Ages as well. The main altar is late-gothic. In the Swabian War of 1499, the castle was burned by the Swiss Confederacy. The western side was expanded by Count Kaspar von Hohenems (1613–1640).
The castle underwent a major restoration between 1904 and 1920, then again in the early 1920s during the reign of Prince Johann II, and was expanded during the early 1930s by Prince Franz Joseph II. Since 1938, the castle has been the primary residence of Liechtenstein's Princely Family. The castle is not open to the public as the princely family still lives in the castle.
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Luas Daena Gown and Cloak Maitreya @ Enchantment
riNK *Elf Ears (with jewelry) @ Enchantment
*Rainbow Sundae* Elvish Tattoos – Courage @ Enchantment
MooLoo – The Shire Tattoo @ Enchantment
{S0NG} :: Twilight Eyes – Blue
=DeLa*= Bento Mesh Hair “Legolas” @ Enchantment
[Cubic Cherry] {Isil} halo @ Enchantment
OW -Hobbit Dinner – Wood table of food @ Enchantment
Raindale – Elnaril floor candle holder (gold) @ Enchantment
Bergfried Elves Gazebo @ Enchantment
[Rezz Room] Bulldog Puppy Sit @ Gacha Garden
Stardust Scarlett Eyelashes @ Uber
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Sargans Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sargans of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
The castle was the seat of the counts of Werdenberg-Sargans in the 13th century. Since 1899, it has been run by the local church and now houses the Sarganserland museum.
Beginning in 982 the Sargans region was part of the lands of the Counts of Bregenz. In 1160, the male line of the Counts of Bregenz died out. Count palatine Hugo of Türbingen inherited most of their lands, through his wife Elisabeth.
His son, Hugo, inherited the Bregenz lands around Lake Constance, including Sargans. This Hugo, who adopted the name Montfort und Werdenberg built or expanded Sargans Castle before his death in 1228. Excavations around the oldest part of the castle show that there was an earlier fort or castle, but nothing is known about that building. Hugo built the large bergfried, expanded the walls to the west and may have built a palas on that side of the castle.
In the mid-13th century the Montfort und Werdenberg lands were divided between Hugo of Werdenberg-Heiligenberg and his brother Hartmann of Werdenberg-Sargans. Hartmann took up residence in the castle and probably expanded the palas. The castle was first mentioned in 1282. Over the following century the wealth and lands of the Counts of Werdenberg-Sargans were divided over and over again between descendants. By the last 14th century, Count Johann I ruled over a small and poor county under the Habsburgs. In the Battle of Näfels in 1388, the count commanded a wing of the Austrian army that was supposed to cross the Kerenzerberg Pass. However, when he saw the threatened destruction of the main Austrian army, he fled back over the pass. The cost of the war, as well as other expenses forced Johann I to sell the castle and village to Leopold of Austria.
The Marksburg is a castle above the town of Braubach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is one of the principal sites of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress was used for protection rather than as a residence for royal families. It has a striking example of a bergfried designed as a butter-churn tower. Of the 40 hill castles between Bingen am Rhein and Koblenz the Marksburg was one of only two which had never been destroyed (the other being Maus Castle) and at least the only one that had never fallen into disrepair.
The castle "Schloss Haus" was first mentioned in 1314. It follows the trend of the 11th century to build castles for the living of aristocrats. From this time, only the tower (Bergfried) survived. After the castle was badly damaged during the Thirty Years' War, the facility was expanded in the course of reconstruction in 1681 as a summer residence for monks.
Later, it belonged to the family of Thurn und Taxis. Now it is the private property of the family Weitzel.
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Kobern-Gondorf boasts two castles but this is the most visible, the Oberburg which perches 200m above the village with steep stepped vineyards to the valley floor, to the left of this picture are the desolate ruins of the Niederburg destroyed in 1688 and sits 50m lower than the upper castle .
The Oberburg was built in the early 12th century over an existing Celtic hillfort and was held by the lords of Isenburg-Kobern until the middle of the 14th century.
When the last male heir to the fiefdom of Kobern died, it was sold to the Archbishop of Trier who neglected it and it fell into ruin.
Some minor stabilization was done in the early 20th century and in 1989 a cute little restaurant was built next to the bergfried, both castles are open to the public free of charge all year round.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 G2 Lens processed in LR, PS luminosity masks and DXO Nik
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.
Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein is a German-speaking and doubly landlocked country and microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. It is the sixth smallest nation worldwide. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein.
Vaduz Castle (German: Schloss Vaduz) is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop.
The former owners, who were presumably also the builders, were the counts of Werdenberg-Sargans. The bergfried (the keep, built in the 12th century) and parts of the eastern side are the oldest. The tower stands on a piece of ground that is 12 by 13 metres (39 by 43 feet) in area. At the ground floor, the tower walls have a thickness of up to 4 metres (13 feet). The original entrance lay at the courtyard side at a height of 11 metres (36 feet). The chapel of St. Anna was presumably built in the Middle Ages as well. The main altar is late-gothic. In the Swabian War of 1499, the castle was burned by the Swiss Confederacy. The western side was expanded by Count Kaspar von Hohenems (1613–1640).
The castle underwent a major restoration between 1904 and 1920, then again in the early 1920s during the reign of Prince Johann II, and was expanded during the early 1930s by Prince Franz Joseph II. Since 1938, the castle has been the primary residence of Liechtenstein's Princely Family. The castle is not open to the public as the princely family still lives in the castle.