Castle Windeck in Weinheim Germany by bluedarkmoon

Photography • Medieval • posted on Dec 29, 2008

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The castle Windeck stands on a small hill in Weinheim on the Bergstrasse. It was built around 1100 to protect the inhabitants of the Lorsch monastery. It was hugely damaged in 1674 by the troops of King Louis XIV of France. In 1960, the ruins were restored, the palace walls newly erected and the donjon safeguarded. It was acquired in 1978 by the city of Weinheim. In the 1980s, archaeological examinations and conservation works were carried out, and the ground plan was found, which gave an idea of the dimensions of the fortress. Today, the ruins of a fortress Windeck are classified as a historical monument. A beer garden operates on its premises. (Source: of Wikipedia) Hope you enjoy the photos of this castle we visited and i will upload the other castle "Wachenburg" tomorrow. Have a wonderful week, hugs....

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Comments (20)

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MagikUnicorn

7:48PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Thats Old my friend, older then USA :)

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bpclarke

7:50PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Such a lovely area to be able to take pictures. Splendid captures. Bunny

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MarciaGomes

8:15PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

SENSACIONAL FOTO CLAUDIA INTERESSANTE TEXTO.+++++++++5

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tennesseecowgirl

8:19PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

I love the shadows by the door ... :)

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jocko500

8:47PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

would love to see them live. these photos give a look at what is wonderful to see in your country

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beachzz

9:27PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Beautiful old castle--wow!!

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Inspired_Art

9:47PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

With so much history you are blessed to live in Germany

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auntietk

10:22PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Wonderful! I particularly like the third one. Beautiful light!

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Meisiekind

3:57AM | Tue, 30 December 2008

Wonderful history... glad you two are having so much fun!!! :)

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barryjeffer

6:35AM | Tue, 30 December 2008

A fantastic shot and a great history.... Excellent on both fronts. I love castles, especially the ones that have been restored to their prior beauty. seth

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moonbunnie

7:19AM | Tue, 30 December 2008

Beautiful place , thanks for sharing!

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magnus073

7:26AM | Tue, 30 December 2008

SUPER COOL PIC !!! I love castles and I hope you have a lot of pictures to share with us. This one is amazing and thank you for the background details

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