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493 Aerial photos
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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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Today students from all over the world use the chance to learn in a thousand year old abbey - Pontlevoy Abbey. Teaching language is English.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0175
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Although most of the buildings in Altenhausen Castle
were built in the Late Middle Ages or in Modern Times, the outermost ring buildings give the impression of a complete medieval castle. The castle was first mentioned in 1303. After beeing possessed by different noble families, the family of Schulenburg aquired the property of Altenhausen castle and lived there between 1485 and 1945.
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Picture taken 27.2.2005 -
aerial photo #0001-0646
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