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21 Aerial photos from Thüringen:
from: Dornburg | Eisenach | Erfurt | Heldrungen | Jena | Pössneck | Weimar |
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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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The medieval center of Erfurt is characterized by the Mariendom and the Severikirche, which stand side by side.
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Picture taken 12.6.2005 -
aerial photo #0003-0304
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Leuchtenburg Castle was first mentioned in 1221 when Hartmann IV von Lobdeburg-Leuchtenburg finished a lawsuit. From 1612 until 1871 the castle was used as a prison.
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Picture taken 30.9.2007 -
aerial photo #0015-0085
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