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PMR-D6389 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one at the far end, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6384 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one on the left, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6374 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled facades on the main street, Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse, with Rothenburg Gate in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR253-07 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Pont M. Luther, with "Petite France" beyond. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, bridge, reflections
PMR196-05 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: the Luther Monument (1868) commemorates the Diet of Worms in 1521. Luther is surrounded by statues of Pietro Valdo, John Wycliffe, John Hus and Savonarola. Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, Christian, Protestant, reformers, Reformation, religious assembly
PMR131-12 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The bust of Martin Luther looks down disapprovingly on a modern wedding couple posing by a cannon. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture, marriage, bride
PMR131-11 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Chapel used by Martin Luther in 1530 (rebuilt in Gothic style in 1847). The end gable of the Ducal Residence Building (Furstenbau). Cannons on the battlements. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture
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
PMR085K-35 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: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-34 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: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-33 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: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-32 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: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR068K-22 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: after flowing under the Krämerbrücke, the River Gera disappears under the Rathaus Brücke (Town Hall Bridge). Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-21 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the backs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325). The stone supporting pillars often house cellars. Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia
PMR068K-20 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the south frontages of the timber-frame houses. Keywords: mediaeval city, Thuringia, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage
PMR068K-19 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the affluent Futter Strasse, with the yellow facade of the Kaisersaal at the far end. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-18 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: panoramic view over Erfurt, with the roofs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) in the foreground. Seen from the tower of St. Ägidien's Church. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-17 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the north frontages of the timber-frame houses. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-16 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the statue of Dr. Martin Luther standing near the Church of St Laurence in the Anger. Keywords: mediaeval city, Martin Luther, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR413-11 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: half-timbered "Old Latin School" in Martin Luther Square. Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR634-10 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the black and white timber framed outer courtyard, with an old cannon in the foreground. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR634-09 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the timber framed buildings in the outer courtyard with ornamental cast-iron well yoke. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR634-08 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the tower and 3-storey "Palas" (partly 13th century) where the Landgraves lived. Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR634-07 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR621-12 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. These picturesque 17-19th century houses line both sides of a bridge over the River Gera, known as the "Krämerbrücke" or Grocers' Bridge. The tower of the church of St. Egidien rises on the far side. Keywords: mediaeval city, houses on bridge, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR621-11 Germany, Thuringa, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Handsome Renaissance facades of former merchant houses on the Fischmarkt, the "Haus zum Breiten Herd" (1584) and the "Gildehaus". Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR621-10 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: "Kunsthalle", a patrician house with Renaissance facade, known as the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen" (1562), with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman legionnaire, on his ornate column. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

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