| Page 11 – Heidelberg, Germany Day 5 – October 26, 2005 The castle was built from roughly 1400 to 1620. As a result, the castle is a mix of architectural styles. The castle rests on the northern slopes of Konigsstuhl mountain, about 328 feet above the town Late in the 14th century the rulers of the Palatine choose this site to build a fortress. Some parts of the castle are now being used as in former times, for banquets, concerts and theater performances. Weddings continue to take place in the chapel. In the castle is the biggest wooden barrel ever to have been filled with wine. The barrel was constructed in 1751 and it holds 221,725 litres (58,000 gallons) of wine. (sorry no photos of the barrel. – too many people around it) |
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