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24-JUN-2018

Thun. Castle

The present day castle with its adjoining buildings was originally a fortress. There was a stately home with a residential building and a curtain wall already in the 12th century. This is confirmed by archaeological research, which took place during the big reconstruction in 2013.It can be presumed that the Dukes of Zähringen did not take over the compound quite peacefully. Berchtold V had the up to the present day well-preserved monumental donjon integrated in the compound. The Zähriger never intended to live here as they had a residence built in Burgdorf. Yet, it is with this imposing tower that they could leave a sign of their power over the region and the local trading paths. The donjon is unsuitable as a permanent residence as it is actually a single 14-metre high room, which is now called the Grand Hall. In its time an imposing place of representation, today one of the best-preserved representation halls of the Middle Ages.

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Range View 09-Oct-2018 22:05
An excellent capture of this historic building Jose, it would be interesting to see inside the Grand Hall. V
Barbara
Anna & Christian RECK09-Oct-2018 07:27
Such a pretty castle straight out of a Walt Disney fairy tale!! BV. Anna
Julie Oldfield05-Oct-2018 01:53
Excellent! V
Gill Kopy04-Oct-2018 01:18
Such a magical place for a holiday - love your shot V
Dennis Hoyne03-Oct-2018 02:29
A stunning photo of this historic structure, and so very nice the figures are included. An excellent composition! V
Pieter Bos02-Oct-2018 18:40
Beautiful castle. Well captured. ~V
Apostolos Tikopoulos02-Oct-2018 18:07
Excellent composition, Jose. V.
Dave Berry02-Oct-2018 17:31
The castle is beautiful. It looks as though you had a very nice day for photography. Very nice shot. V
Don Mottershead02-Oct-2018 16:48
Very attractive image. V
John Hamers02-Oct-2018 16:41
Beautiful view of the castle and a great shot of it. V!
Walter Otto Koenig02-Oct-2018 16:32
Very nice view and composition. I was hoping you would post some images of Thun Castle. "V"
Tom Munson02-Oct-2018 16:11
This is wonderful, Jose.
Neil Marcus02-Oct-2018 15:36
It has a Disney World look to the castle or visa versa
bill friedlander02-Oct-2018 14:51
A lovely view of this fairyland castle. V
Hank Vander Velde02-Oct-2018 13:39
A beautiful well composed image Jose.
Jim Coffman02-Oct-2018 13:15
What a great scene.. Nice work, Jose..
Pierre Martin02-Oct-2018 11:49
must be a real threat to see "live" those castle, great shot!
Range View 02-Oct-2018 06:54
Marvelous view of this fine castle.
David.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal02-Oct-2018 06:26
Fantastic capture of this Castle. V
Charlene Ambrose02-Oct-2018 05:06
Nice view of this castle - it has a fairy tale look to it! V
Helen Betts02-Oct-2018 04:36
Great view of the castle, and looks like an interesting place to wander around. V.
Paco López02-Oct-2018 04:13
Se le ve muy cuidado! Muy bonita compo, V!!
GaleriaFotoStefan02-Oct-2018 03:40
Wonderful scene! V
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