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7 Aerial photos from Bavaria:
from: Eichstätt | Franken | Kulmbach | Ottobeuren |
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Plassenburg Castle in Kulmbach is one of the most
impressive castles in Germany. It was first mentioned in 1135. Since 1340 it is in possession of the Hohenzollern family.
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Picture taken 2.5.2006 -
aerial photo #0007-0711
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Monastery Ottobeuren was founded about 764. The monastery state was independent within the boarders of the German empire. In 1802 it came to Bavaria.
The monastery is still active. 24 monks are living there.
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Picture taken 2.5.2006 -
aerial photo #0007-0681
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The oldest parts of Castle Rabenstein have been built in the last quarter of the 12th century.
During the Thirty Years War the castle has been destroyed and rebuilt. Today it is used as a congress center and hotel.
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Picture taken 2.5.2006 -
aerial photo #0007-0701
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