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![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 37]
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/37/139248149_xPHHF-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 37]
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. 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/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/33/139248085_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 31]
'Burg Ranis.'
The impressive stronghold of Ranis sits on a rock of 400 meters long. Its origins are medieval, but around 1600 it was given an extensive renaissance facelift. With its pre-, main- and lower castle it is one of the bigger fortified places of Thüringen. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/31/139248066_tiPTc-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 31]
'Burg Ranis.'
The impressive stronghold of Ranis sits on a rock of 400 meters long. Its origins are medieval, but around 1600 it was given an extensive renaissance facelift. With its pre-, main- and lower castle it is one of the bigger fortified places of Thüringen. 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/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/07/139247664_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 > [POLAND.POMERANIA 4707] 'Fortress of Malbork.' Between Gdansk and Mazuria you pass the fortress of the Teutonic Knights in Malbork. The worlds largest medieval stronghold is wonderfully restored by the Poles, allthough it was THE symbol of their oppressors, the Germans. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Poland-Masuria-Kayaking-in-the/930/2063724_WcTpL-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [POLAND.POMERANIA 4707] 'Fortress of Malbork.' Between Gdansk and Mazuria you pass the fortress of the Teutonic Knights in Malbork. The worlds largest medieval stronghold is wonderfully restored by the Poles, allthough it was THE symbol of their oppressors, the Germans. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01294] 'Chinese wall?' In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/SwitzerlandItaly-Back-to-Lago/1294/1528909_P3sFq-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01294] 'Chinese wall?' In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01298] 'Chinese wall?' In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/SwitzerlandItaly-Back-to-Lago/1298/1528908_c5ZVd-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01298] 'Chinese wall?' In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01304] 'World heritage site.' The three strongholds of Bellinzona gard the Ticino valley. Since the Gotthardpass route followed that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/SwitzerlandItaly-Back-to-Lago/1304/1528907_FiRC8-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01304] 'World heritage site.' The three strongholds of Bellinzona gard the Ticino valley. Since the Gotthardpass route followed that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [ITALY.LOMBARD 01824] 'Rocca Borromeo.' View over Lago Maggiore from stronghold Rocca Borromeo at Angera. It is one of the main sights on the eastern shore, part of province Lombardia. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/SwitzerlandItaly-Back-to-Lago/1824/1528851_MvWv4-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [ITALY.LOMBARD 01824] 'Rocca Borromeo.' View over Lago Maggiore from stronghold Rocca Borromeo at Angera. It is one of the main sights on the eastern shore, part of province Lombardia. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.THUERINGEN 37]
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. Photo Paul Smit.
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. Photo Paul Smit.
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 37]
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/37/139248149_xPHHF-S.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 37]
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.THUERINGEN 37]
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. Photo Paul Smit.
'Wasserburg Kapellendorf near Weimar.'
Not far from Weimar, near Kapellendorf, the largest water castle of eastern Germany can be found, gothic in its origin. It has remained in its original state, boasts a five cornered floorplan, a high, 12th-century living tower and is surrounded by a canal. Photo Paul Smit.
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