Keeper of the Wachau
Oct 26, 2018 14:49:50 #
Castles, Castles, Castles....Germany & Austria are filled with them, some very magnificent. This is Schönbühel Castle (taken in late September) which stands on the edge of a high,uneven cliff in the Wachau Valley in Austria along the Danube. Known as the "Keeper of the Wachau”, the castle has stood for more than 1000 years. The oldest records in the historical documents that mention Schönbühel, date from 1135. Originally the castle was erected on the property of the Bishop of Passau. The earliest parts of the palace date back 12 centuries. However in the following centuries it has been repeatedly restored and reconstructed. Some of the newer parts were constructed as late as 1821 and as can be seen, being renovated today and is privately owned. Talk about your waterfront property.... 
Oct 26, 2018 14:53:07 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Castles, Castles, Castles....Germany & Austria... (show quote)
Impressive, built to last.
Oct 26, 2018 14:53:38 #
Oct 26, 2018 14:54:40 #
Very nice image. I would have cloned out the machinery in the lower right, though.
Oct 26, 2018 14:54:56 #
Oct 26, 2018 15:03:56 #
kpmac wrote:
Very nice image. I would have cloned out the machinery in the lower right, though.
Thanks kpmac, thought about that but since I wanted to keep it as the castle is still being upgraded.....might do it later
Oct 26, 2018 15:04:15 #
Oct 26, 2018 15:06:03 #
photophile wrote:
Impressive, built to last.
Thanks Karin, it was and it is....solid as the rocks its built on
Oct 26, 2018 15:07:06 #
Longshadow wrote:
Neat.
Thanks LongShadow, yep, lots of cool castles in the area.
Oct 26, 2018 15:07:52 #
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Oct 26, 2018 15:20:19 #
Beautiful building...built to last! No plastic or drywall in that place! Seriously, beautiful. We saw many as you have when we toured the area back in 1967. It doesn't look like much has changed!
Oct 26, 2018 15:40:16 #
Oct 26, 2018 15:46:13 #
fourg1b2006 wrote:
Very wonderful looking scene.
Thanks Marty, beautiful area
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