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245 Aerial photos from Germany
from: Baden-Württemberg | Bavaria | Berlin | Brandenburg | Hessen | Mecklenburg-Westpommerania | Niedersachsen | Nordrhein-Westfalen | Rheinland-Pfalz | Saxony | Saxony-Anhalt | Thuringia |
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The Chinese House in the garden of Sanssouci in Potsdam was commissioned by Frederich the Great of Prussia to beautify his garden ensemble. The European Royal Houses became interested in east-asiatic arts and trades since the Dutchman started their overseas trade with China in the 17th century.
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Picture taken 29.7.2007 -
aerial photo #0012-0395
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The ruins of Drachenfels (Dragons Rock) Castle is the famous landmark of the Siebengebirge. Siegfried, the hero of the German legend ''Nibelungenlied'' killed the dragon living in a cave, took a bath in the dragons blood and became invulnerable.
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Picture taken 1.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1080
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