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6 Aerial photos from Sächsische Schweiz:
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Fortress Königstein is situated on a mountain top in Saxon Switzerland. Since its edification in the 13th century it was mainly used for military purposes.
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Picture taken 24.9.2006 -
aerial photo #0010-0196
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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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Here at Falkenstein (engl. falcony stone) the history of free climbing began. The first rules for rock climbing have been established at the beginning of the 20th century - the so called Saxon Rules.
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Picture taken 24.7.2005 -
aerial photo #0005-0090
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