Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, a photo from Alsace, East

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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

The Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg is a medieval castle located in the commune of Orschwiller in the Bas-Rhin département of Alsace. Located in the Vosges mountains just west of Sélestat, situated in a strategic area on a rocky spur overlooking the Upper Rhine Plain, it was used by successive powers from the Middle Ages until the Thirty Years' War when it was abandoned.

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jimmyjimmy (5990) 2020-10-20 7:48

Hello Gee

A spectacular view here of the Chateau. Brings on the dreams of Kings. Looking over their kingdom. Why would anyone abandon such a place. Great weekend hideaway for sure. nice POV

JImmy

vjmite (5912) 2020-10-23 22:56

Hi Gee,

A very effective photo of this wonderful castle, with an excellent sense of depth. You found a perfect spot to show the height of the tower and the castle walls, and the great view over the distant plains. We also see much of the complicated architecture, and the clouds are quite interesting too. I would love to explore this place.

Vince

Energysavingelk (7418) 2020-10-25 10:37

Hello Gee,

what you show us here might be called a stereotype, but you captured it so well under best lighting conditions. I like the voiew steep down in the foregrund which might easily have been omitted.

Best regards
Sven