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Lichtenstein Castle Windows Wall and Antlers – Germany

May 19, 2023 0 Comments

Lichtenstein Castle Windows Wall and Antlers - Germany

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Lichtenstein Castle Windows Wall and Antlers – Germany

Lichtenstein Castle, also known as Schloss Lichtenstein, is a stunning fairy-tale castle located in the Swabian Jura region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The castle is situated on a cliff near the town of Honau, approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Stuttgart.

Constructed in a Neo-Gothic style by Duke Wilhelm of Urach between 1840-1842, the castle was inspired by medieval architecture. Its picturesque appearance resembles a romantic castle from storybooks, with towers, turrets, and a dramatic setting. It was built on the ruins of a medieval castle from the 12th century and was intended to serve as a hunting lodge and a romantic refuge rather than a defensive stronghold.

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Alaska Railroad Train roles into Fairbanks on Summer Solstice

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Alaska Railroad Train roles into Fairbanks on Summer Solstice

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Alaska Railroad Train roles into Fairbanks on Summer Solstice.

The Alaska Railroad is a passenger and freight railroad that operates in the U.S. state of Alaska. It stretches approximately 500 miles (800 kilometers) from Seward in the south to Fairbanks in the north, passing through Anchorage and several other communities along the way.

The Alaska Railroad offers various scenic train routes that provide breathtaking views of Alaska’s wilderness, including mountains, glaciers, rivers, and forests.

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Blue House on Whitewater Canal – Metamora – Indiana

May 18, 2023 0 Comments

Blue House on Whitewater Canal - Metamora - Indiana

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An old historic blue house on the edge of a restored section of the Whitewater Canal, in Metamora, Indiana. While the Whitewater Canal only operated as a shipping route between 1836-1965, it was maintained to provide hydraulic power for a series of water-powered mills that processed grain, cotton, and made paper. The town derives its name from the play the Last of the Wampanoags, written by John Augustus Stone in 1829.

Today the town is largely a tourist attraction that draws people to unique shops with a variety of old buildings, boat and train rides, the canal, and an old grist mill that remains on the canal.

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