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48 Aerial photos Castle:
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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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According to the legend Wartburg Castle was founded
in 1067. Martin Luther hided here after his excommunication under the name Junker Jörg. In a small chamber he translated the Bible into German. Also the German poet Goethe often was at guest on the Wartburg. In 1999 the Wartburg was declared to be
an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Picture taken 12.6.2005 -
aerial photo #0003-0293
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Hardeg Castle was built in the 12th century. In 1324 the Muthaus (Palas) was
constructed. The ''Muthaus'' of Hardeg Castle is the oldest secular building in Lower Saxony.
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Picture taken 1.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1021
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