Nature's art

Getting Arty in Melsungen

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July 20th 2011
Many castles dot the landscape in this area, some functional and restored and others well kept ruins. Near Melsungen is the ruins of a castle built in 1186 called Heiligenberg. It occupies one of the hills with a commanding view of the area, all the better to see your enemies approaching when you were a lord and castle owner. Just some of the perimeter walls exisit today and there are picnic ar ... read more

Europe » Germany » Hesse » Melsungen

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more