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Castle Forchtenstein
by Christine Czernin (Highcloud) 
Camera:
Pentax K10D
Location:
Forchtenstein
 
Austria

Photographer Notes:
This castle was built in the first half of the 15th century. Since 1622 it is owned by the Princes Esterhazy, till today. It is a historic site, a museum and for a week in July is a children event, where all kinds of trades and old costumes are shown, and the kids can participate.


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Kathy Shogren commented on March 13, 2009 09:45:
Lovely capture of this piece of history Christine.
susie peek-swint commented on March 13, 2009 10:49:
Looks like an interesting place to visit Christine.. thanks for the background info ~ great shot!
Melinda Schneider commented on March 13, 2009 15:45:
What a magnificent castle and it sounds like a fun place to visit...especially in July!
Arumugam Ganesan commented on March 14, 2009 17:29:
This is a very fine image
C Thompson commented on March 14, 2009 20:36:
Wow, what a neat place and capture!
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on March 20, 2009 07:33:
i just love old castles and this one has quite a history, Christine. A nice capture of it tucked away in the mountains of Austria.
Christine Czernin commented on March 20, 2009 11:18:
Thank you all for your kind comments and feedback.
Julie Christiansen commented on March 28, 2009 09:56:
Good comp and fine exposure here. Well done.


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