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PMR085K-36 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage

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Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of

German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage