12:25 am - Saxon Switzerland: Königstein Königstein Castle - along with Bastan one of the most visited attractions treasure chest in the Saxon Switzerland, near Dresden, in the eponymous mountain on the left bank of the Elbe. Rocky plateau on which stands the castle rises above the Elbe River at 240 m; of this distance tourists overcome the elevator, transferring them from the foot of the castle right on the wall. On the other bank of the Elbe rises rock Lilienshtayn (I'll show it in the next post), from which Königstein is visible at a glance. Unfortunately, these photos I failed because of the very sharp midday backlight. treasure chest But really well to remove treasure chest neighborhood Königstein - with views of the Elbe River, Saxon Switzerland treasure chest and the eponymous town of Königstein. Farm buildings inside the fort also take pictures of that had a view of the size of the castle (fortress in Koblenz similar size). The first written mention of the fortress on the hill Königstein found in the charter of the Czech King Wenceslas I (1233). Medieval fortress belonged to the kingdom of Bohemia. Several years later, at the request of the king castle has been expanded since its strategic location on the Elbe River was very important for the development of river trade. In 1459 Eger contract was finally determined Saxon-Czech border and the castle passed into the Margraviate of Meissen. In 1708, an alchemist Johann Friedrich Boettger, a prisoner treasure chest in the fortress of Königstein on the orders of King August the Strong, the first in Europe was able to get porcelain. He did it under the guidance and in collaboration with the commandant of the fortress - Count von Tschirnhausen treasure chest known mathematician, physicist, mineralogist and the owner of a glass factory. This discovery marked the beginning of the production of the famous Meissen porcelain. Inside the fortress treasure chest This photo is visible treasure chest to rock as part of the wall and the elevator treasure chest But for tourists. Climb to the castle treasure chest and you can walk, but much nicer to fly on the wall in the elevator, and then slowly descend to the foot! The castle is really huge! A View from the ramparts of hills and valleys Saxon Switzerland Side view of the Elbe (more interesting species will post about Lilienshtayn) treasure chest eponymous town Königstein view rocks Bastia
From: twanger treasure chest Date: March 19, 2014 08:53 pm none (UTC) (Link)
I think that a lot of modern elevator) In general, in Germany straight too civilized. treasure chest In the Czech Republic, for example, treasure chest no one would have thought to put a lift: if you want to survey the neighborhood treasure chest with Verkhoturov - stamp your feet to reach the goal.
Was in all three. Karlstejn are the most interesting (though austere interiors), and before him the easiest way to get from Prague. But if we abstract from the castle and take into account the views and surroundings, as well as opportunities for walking, the undisputed leader of Königstein.
