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48 Aerial photos Castle:
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Wartburg Castle was founded by landgrave Ludwig the Springer in 1067. According to the legend the castle got its name when its founder first laid eyes on the hill upon which the Wartburg now sits; enamored with the site, he is supposed to have exclaimed, ''Warte, Berg - du sollst mir eine Burg werden!'' (''Wait, mountain--thou shalt become a castle for me!'')
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Picture taken 23.6.2006 -
aerial photo #0008-0410
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Königstein Fortress is a unique witness of European
architecture. Over 750 years formed the fortress
to an ensemble of European architectural styles.
The fortress was first mentioned in 1241 under
King Wenzel I of Bohemia. From 1491 until 1922 it
was used as a prison.
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Picture taken 24.7.2005 -
aerial photo #0005-0072
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The Willibaldsburg, near Eichstätt in Bavaria, was built up in 1353. The castle is located in the valley of the Altmühl river. The archbishops of Eichstätt used it as representative castle until the 18th century.
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Picture taken 9.4.2009 -
aerial photo #0019-0189
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