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Castle benches... HBM

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Falkenstein Castle, built in the 14th century, sits on a mountain and served to monitor the valleys below. Even then, its view extended as far as Frankfurt, which explains its strategically chosen location. After its destruction during the Thirty Years' War, it quickly lost its importance and fell into disrepair. Impressive remains of the outer fortifications, the foundations of some buildings and the keep have survived to this day.

BANCS DE CHÂTEAU... Le château de Falkenstein, datant du 14ème siècle, trône sur une montagne et servait à surveiller les vallées descendantes. Sa vue s'étendait déjà à l'époque jusqu'à Francfort, ce qui explique le choix stratégique de son emplacement. Après sa destruction pendant la guerre de Trente Ans, il perdit rapidement de son importance et tomba en ruine. Aujourd'hui encore, il reste des vestiges impressionnants du système de défense extérieur, les fondations de quelques bâtiments et le donjon.

BURGBÄNKE... Die Burg Falkenstein aus dem 14. Jh. thront auf einem Berg und diente zur Überwachung der abgehenden Täler. Ihr Blick reichte schon damals bis nach Frankfurt und erklärte den strategisch gewählten Standort. Nach der Zerstörung im 30-jährigen Krieg verlor sie schnell an Bedeutung und verfiel. Bis heute haben sich von der Anlage eindrucksvolle Reste der äusseren Wehranlage, Grundmauern einiger Gebäude und der Bergfried erhalten.

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Holger Hagen, Boarischa Krautmo, Fred Fouarge, Angelofruhr and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo


34 comments - The latest ones
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Beautiful images of these interesting ruins. Christa. HBM and have a good week.
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to tiabunna club
Thanks George, such ruins are always fascinating. Have a nice week too.
6 months ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Jahre ist's her, muß mal wieder hin. HBM, Christa!
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to LotharW club
Danke Lothar, dann nichts wie hin : ab in den Taunus ;-)) Eine schöne Woche.
6 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Fabulous shot of the ruins on this windy day.
HBM Christa. Enjoy the start of the new week.
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Thanks Pete, the flag is actually waving in the wind... Have a good week.
6 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful composition.
hBM
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks Jaap, such ruins are always beautiful photo motifs. Have a nice week.
6 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
beautiful

HBM
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Annemarie club
Thanks Annemarie, it's always interesting to explore such ruins.
6 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Wish you a peaceful week ahead!
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Annemarie club
Also a nice week to you.
6 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Eine tolle romatische Burgruine! HBM und ein schöne Woche.
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Gudrun club
Danke Gudrun, ja, davon gibt es einige im Taunus. Eine schöne Woche.
6 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
An unusual tower with a well placed bench. Well done.

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thanks Herb. I read that this shape of a rectangular tower with a round turret is called 'butter-churn tower'. Have a nice week.
6 months ago.
 Ko Hummel
Ko Hummel club
HBM und eine schöne Woche
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Ko Hummel club
Danke Ko, das wünsche ich dir auch.
6 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Interesting notes and impressive ruins in two fine images Christa, HBM!
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks for liking "my ruins", Roger. Have a nice week.
6 months ago.
 Heide
Heide club
Wunderbare Aufnahme von der Burgruine Falkenstein.
Die wäre für mich gut erreichbar :-)
HBM und eine gute Woche wünsche ich dir.
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Heide club
Danke Heide. Das solltest du mal machen, gleich daneben befindet sich die Ruine Königstein, eine der "schönsten und eindrucksvollsten Burgruinen Deutschlands". Dir auch eine schöne Woche.
6 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
And also good informations !
HBM to you.
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Xata club
Thanks Isabel, the information is simply part of the photo... Have a nice week.
6 months ago.
 Adele
Adele club
Beautiful castle ruins and interesting notes.
HBM Christa
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Adele club
Thanks Adele, There isn't much left of this castle, but what can still be seen is remarkable. Have a nice week.
6 months ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
(Hbm) Christa interesante inormation
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Danke Fred, freut mich, dass es dir gefällt. Eine schöne Woche.
6 months ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
Most impressive Christa. HBM and best wishes for the new week.
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… club
Thanks David, I love to discover such ruins. Have a nice week.
6 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
schön.
HBM und eine gute Woche!
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Danke Markus, dir auch eine schöne Woche.
6 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Hab zuerst Frankenstein gelesen ;-)
Schöner Wehrturm.
HBM und einen guten Start in die Woche, Christa!
6 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to trester88 club
Danke Wilhelm. Vielleicht war der Frankenstein mal auf Falkenstein ? Man weiss ja nie ;-))
Ansonsten habe ich gelesen, dass diese zweiteiligen Wehrtürme (bei dem der obere Turmteil einen geringeren Durchmesser hat als der untere Turmbau), "Butterfasstürme" genannt werden. Eine schöne Woche.
6 months ago.

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