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3 Aerial photos Wartburg Wartburg Castle Castle      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!'') Germany - Thuringia - Eisenach Vote: Picture taken 23.6.2006 - aerial photo #0008-0410 Wartburg Castle Castle      According to the legend Wartburg Castle was founded in 1067. Martin Luther, living here as Junker Jörg, translated the Bible into German. Goethe was also often at guest here. In 1999 Wartburg Castle was declared to be an UNESCO World Heritage. Germany - Thuringia - Eisenach Vote: Picture taken 23.6.2006 - aerial photo #0008-0396 Wartburg Castle      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. Germany - Thuringia - Eisenach Vote: Picture taken 12.6.2005 - aerial photo #0003-0293   Aerial photo 1-3 of 3