Heidelberg Castle by Hendesse
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Description
The castle was, according to an old mention, probably built in in the years 1200 -1225. In the years 1688/1689 it was destroyed by French troops. 1693: renewed destruction in the Palatinate succession war. 1697: (start) reconstruction. 1764: destruction by lightning.
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Comments (29)
This is a very nice!
Wonderful composition. The history of this castle is very similar to the history of many castles in Europe - destruction in wars, followed by rebuilding efforts. Kind of an ongoing, medieval constructions jobs project...
Beautiful castle with a lot of history, wonderful shot !
I love your castle shots...this one is a wonderful pov showing a full-sized view.
This castle is absolutely FABULOUS... Marvelous view and picture my friend !!!
Impressive......would like to see it with the bridge cropped out.
it is unbelievable the wealth that the ruling class managed to take from the people, but they made beautiful castles. great capture
Always scenic.
Goodness, what a history!
I do like this view as it shows us how it sits in relationship to the town and the river,
Great composition and amazing castle and bridge!!!
What a beautiful shot.
Absolutely well composed photo !!!!!
Some great shots of Heidelberg....and coincidently, in UK we had a HGV deliver goods from there earlier this week :)
Amazing view and fantastic capture!!Very interesting!!
A lot of history held by that castle.Great capture.
What a fantastic building. I can't imagine the work it takes to rebuild these castles.
This is such a beautiful old castle. Your shots are wonderful!
An Amazing Image,
VERY BEAUTIFUL
marvelous view
OHH! It is so beautiful. I see they finnished repairing it. Wonderful capture, Klaus !
Beautiful composition. excellent work
Looks simply beautiful - Wish you a nice weekend!
wow cool shot of this place
very beautiful architecture and perfectly framed capture ! Great image !
A great shot.
Schöne Sicht auf die Ruine des Schlosses...
This impressive castle has gone through hard times, from reading your narrative....Your beautiful capture with this special angle and perspective, enhances the majesty of the building.
And to think I was once so fortunate as to see this every day going to work! Great photo!