Burg #Rheinstein is another beautiful #castle along the #Rhein #River in #Germany that was constructed in 1316. Known for its strategic location along merchant routes it went into decline during wars of #succession in the late 14th century and was rebuilt by #Prince #Frederick in 1825.
The Imperial #Castle of #Cochem was built in the 11th #century and towers over part of the #Mosel #River valley, with large #wineyards and beautiful quaint towns along the river. It is one of the largest castles along the Mosel and was the center point of decades of war of succession while in the hands of the #princes of #Trier in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is well maintained these days and a highlight for many tourists.
Next one on the list is the #beautiful #Burg #Reichenstein (“rich stone”), overseeing the #Rhine #River valley with its lavish #wineyards. This #castle is part of the #UNESCO World Heritage effort – it was built around 1100 AD, though it’s still unclear by whom. All that is known about its history is that throughout the centuries it was housed and used to collect tolls from travelers and merchants passing through by various high ranking families until it was finally given to the #archbishop of Mainz.
Some photos of a recent #roadtrip – This one is from #Lookout #Mountain in #Chattanooga, an important position in the #battle of Chattanooga during the US #CivilWar. Apart from that it’s a beautiful #lookout spot on the #city of Chattanooga, with the #Tennessee #River winding through the city.
Another view from #Chattanooga #Lookout #Mountain – This one is also from #Point #Park, which is a beautiful lookout spot on the city of #Chattanooga, #Tennessee and definitely worth a visit when you’re in town!
What is #WallStreet? “Wall Street is between a river and a graveyard” – this old saying perfectly pictures Wall Street that stretches between the #East #River and #Trinity #Church in #downtown #Manhattan, #NY. In the early morning hours you can see the sunlight shining directly on Trinity Church, lighting it up in perfect light while the rest of Wall Street’s high-rise buildings are in the shade… definitely a view work experiencing!
Andreas Steffelmaier Photography 