Heidelberg Castle From Behind #2 by ana-maria
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Another shot from the Heidelberg Castle. This is not the typical view like it can be seen often on tourist postcards, which you can buy here everywhere. The broken tower you can see there was destroyed in the 18th century by the french troups. It was the "stock" with a lot of gunpowder. In german it's name is "Pulver-Turm". A gigantic explosion broke it in two parts. Thanks for your interest.
Comments (26)
nathalie06
Very interesting and sad shot in the same time. It's a pity to see this castle with his broken tower ! So many incredible constructions has been destroyed during the wars... and a part of our past with them. But it's important to never forgot... and it's a beautiful place. Thank you Ana for this one ! V
sadlers5
very interesting shot, preserved for all time!
DELMUR
marvellous view! And a beautifull archi! Evey time makes me dream.....
manu77
Cuando pueda en un momento me acercara verlo, estos franceses eran la monda y eso que ellos ni inventaron la pvora que salvajes!
CDBrugg
another example of the debt we all owe to France as the cradle of all civilisation - how grateful we should all be to the French for creating such romantic ruis :-)(
TwoPynts
Do you feel a draft? Very interesting shot, that must have been some explosion!
soulofharmony
ana this is simply amazing beautiful quality and the lights superb well seen and well captured sublime :))))
kimariehere
wonderful shot of these old ruins you are so fortunate to live in a place with such history! ...i wonder what all had occured in such a castle... facinating view into it!!
GiMi53
Very nice "postcard" photography; the light is awesome ! :~)
weesel
IIRC the walls at this point (must be the bottom layer) are about 18' thick. It must have been SOME explosion to just not expend its energy upwards.
bentchick
Wow! I never realized how thick those walls could be!!!!
mommavelvet9999
Thank God they decided to preserve it when they did! I love seeing pieces of history like this!
Svarg
Great shot, Ana! As you said, unusual POV, wonderful for us to get to see. Absolutely beautiful!!
hyperborea
A cold but beautiful day. Love the view. WandM
RodolfoCiminelli
Im0pressive architectonic construction.....!!! Excellent photo......!!!
cbender
a great capture, dear ana :) like it... and well some history is always interesting... :) i sometimes think it's a pity that most of those great places were destroyed in parts... but well - that's the way it was and still is...
danamo
I really would love to see Germany, and you've definitely caused me to move Heidelberg to my "must see" list when I go there! Fantastic shot!
wildgoha
that's a pity - I would like this kind of postcard - ture end of everything
uniquedreamer
Interesting capture, they really have thick walls on that castle.
lafayette
This castle have a special architecture, not usual, but specialy typical. Have a great weekend
matasabu
Very good composition as usual. The curve of the fence is very effective and beautiful. Wonderful real existence feeling. o||:o)
Richardphotos
incredible the history there and even in ruins the place is so beautiful and interesting. I love seeing stone work
maud
Very interesting and sad picture..Excellent capture! :)
jcv2
The Pulver-Turm seems pulverized here... Impressive capture, great to see it from this side! Thank you for sharing these wonderful captures of Heidelberg, Ana-Maria! :)
Drea71
Makes me remember our meeting in October... Somehow it looks as if the tower has just crashed a few days ago...
cynlee
an amazing piece of history & to think of the age.. very well composed! :]