This is one of the three towers still standing of our original medieval town wall. I’ve grown up with it as my parents’ property is on the other side of it. It looked like that to me for over 50 years and possibly for a … Continue reading Necessary maybe
Wordless Wednesday
I spent a day in Duisburg (Germany) last week. When we arrived in the middle of the night we were greeted by this neon green … structure. Of course, I went out to take a photo next morning. And then I had to research what … Continue reading Tower
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Pristine
The prominent medieval tower of Dilsberg has received many make-overs throughout its century old history. Most recently, a new roof on the tower of the fortress. Ragtag Daily Prompt: New
Four years ago, this medieval tower needed reconstruction. The result was not to everyone’s liking but sometimes function has to take precedence over appearance. It was either this or a crumbling tower. Square #4 in May: Reconstruct
This was in 2021. The Blaue Hut (“blue hat”) turned up with a netted dress one day. Before and after: We all liked the old look better. But the structure was becoming unstable. After 900 years it is allowed to be in need of a little care, I … Continue reading Change For the Better
A strange Latin name for this mountain of the Odenwald overlooking the Rhine Valley. The original tower was blown up in by two 18-year-olds when the Allied Forces arrived at the end of the second world war. The US Arm put a radio mast on the site and used it for many years as a radio relais station. Today it is used for internet purposes and more importantly, as a marker for air traffic control.
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The Odenwald, the low mountain range to the east of us, sports a new tower. On top of the Tromm (a mountain/hill of 577m altitude) stood the Irene Tower (named after the Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria) but the wooden construction was destroyed by rot and bark beetles and demolished in 2020. In its place the new Tromm Tower was erected, a beautiful, modern construction made of wood and metal. It’s beautiful, modern, 33 m high, leaning over the side of the hill and granting a beautiful 360° panoramic view of the Odenwald. It opened to the public in June this year.
Cee’s Black & White Challenge: My Pick
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