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![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 33]
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/139248085_AFGiM-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 33]
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 32]
'Schloss Burgk.'
The late gothic Burgk castle rises high above the meandering river Saale. Most remarkable is the separate, round Hungerturm (hunger tower) with its half-timbered extension looking like a knight's helmet from an eastern fairy tale. The still fully intact, late gothic kitchen with Germany's biggest stove, no less than 21 meters high, is definitely worth a visit. And during the tourist season the chapel with its rich rococo interior hosts weekly concerts on the famous Silbermann organ. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/139248074_h3wVr-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 32]
'Schloss Burgk.'
The late gothic Burgk castle rises high above the meandering river Saale. Most remarkable is the separate, round Hungerturm (hunger tower) with its half-timbered extension looking like a knight's helmet from an eastern fairy tale. The still fully intact, late gothic kitchen with Germany's biggest stove, no less than 21 meters high, is definitely worth a visit. And during the tourist season the chapel with its rich rococo interior hosts weekly concerts on the famous Silbermann organ. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 6]
'Gate and Bisschofsburg of Wittstock.'
In the federal state of Brandenburg time seems to have stood still, even though it surrounds the hot and trendy capitol Berlin. Like here in Wittstock, with its almost complete town wall. The tower behind it belongs to the Bisschofsburg (Stronghold of the Bishop). In the Middle Ages not only counts and dukes, but also bishops strived for worldly power. They waged war, had enemies and needed fortified buildings to protect themselves. These days the castle has a far less dangerous destination being a regional museum. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/139247664_e4poD-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 6]
'Gate and Bisschofsburg of Wittstock.'
In the federal state of Brandenburg time seems to have stood still, even though it surrounds the hot and trendy capitol Berlin. Like here in Wittstock, with its almost complete town wall. The tower behind it belongs to the Bisschofsburg (Stronghold of the Bishop). In the Middle Ages not only counts and dukes, but also bishops strived for worldly power. They waged war, had enemies and needed fortified buildings to protect themselves. These days the castle has a far less dangerous destination being a regional museum. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [SLOVAKIA.WEST 03555]
'Art nouveau St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava.'
The tower of the St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava, nicknamed the "blue church", shows an original interpretation of art nouvau. It was built 1909 - 1913. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/138806261_q8HNF-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [SLOVAKIA.WEST 03555]
'Art nouveau St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava.'
The tower of the St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava, nicknamed the \"blue church\", shows an original interpretation of art nouvau. It was built 1909 - 1913. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [SLOVAKIA.WEST 03555]
'Art nouveau St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava.'
The tower of the St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava, nicknamed the "blue church", shows an original interpretation of art nouvau. It was built 1909 - 1913. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/138806215_nKnk6-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [SLOVAKIA.WEST 03555]
'Art nouveau St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava.'
The tower of the St. Elisabeth church in Bratislava, nicknamed the \"blue church\", shows an original interpretation of art nouvau. It was built 1909 - 1913. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BAYERN 00648]
'Party in Passau.'
Passau is having a party at the town hall square. Passau is the last German town along the Danube before the Austrian border and maybe the prettiest. Here the Inn (in the background) flows into the Danube and the Ilz as well. You never need to search a long time to find a river front promenade. The Inn is green and the Ilz brown, so whatever people sing about the Danube, this never adds up to blue. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/138805966_sTvJt-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BAYERN 00648]
'Party in Passau.'
Passau is having a party at the town hall square. Passau is the last German town along the Danube before the Austrian border and maybe the prettiest. Here the Inn (in the background) flows into the Danube and the Ilz as well. You never need to search a long time to find a river front promenade. The Inn is green and the Ilz brown, so whatever people sing about the Danube, this never adds up to blue. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03652]
Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/50101036_xKgUA-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03652]
Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03709]
'Danube with a replica of a celtic defense wall.'
Before the Romans the Celts had taken positions along the Danube. On the Braunsberg, near the border between Austria and Slowakia, archeologists have found rests of a village with watchtower. The tower and part of the defense wall have been reconstructed. It's a favourite lookout for the inhabitants of Hainburg as well as Bratislava. Both can see their home town, in Austria the riparian forests of national park Donau-Auen can be seen as well. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/50100709_5sK2g-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03709]
'Danube with a replica of a celtic defense wall.'
Before the Romans the Celts had taken positions along the Danube. On the Braunsberg, near the border between Austria and Slowakia, archeologists have found rests of a village with watchtower. The tower and part of the defense wall have been reconstructed. It's a favourite lookout for the inhabitants of Hainburg as well as Bratislava. Both can see their home town, in Austria the riparian forests of national park Donau-Auen can be seen as well. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.THUERINGEN 33]
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 33]
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/139248085_AFGiM-S.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 33]
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.THUERINGEN 33]
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.
'Wartburg, Eisenach.'
After Luther had been banned following his 95 theses against the catholic church, he was abducted. It was a clever move by Friedrich der Weise (Frederick the Wise) - Luther's protector - to have him kidnapped and then hidden in his own castle, disguised as Junker Jörg. Now everyone thought him to be dead.
Luther's stay in the Wartburg has been of great significance for Germany. On Friedrich's advice (who remained catholic himself) Luther set himself to the enormous task of translating the Bible into ordinary German. It helped keep away depression during the months he was isolated in his little room high in the castle. The result wasn't just beneficial to the Reformation, but to the German language as well. Luther had listened to the man in the street to make sure that God's word would be understood. And in doing so he laid the foundation for the modern German language. Photo Paul Smit.
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