View
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The
castle Landshut overlooks the town |
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Path
along river while running (Medieval town
to the left - McDonald's
to the right) |
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We
planned a cruise on this river in 2017 on the ship in the photo
at right
but lock maintenance diverted
us to a different though interesting route
Finally we are cruising the Mosel
in 2019 |
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Across the river is a former palace that is
now a hotel |
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We explored the town with a local
guide |
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The corner of this building records the high
water marks of severe flooding |
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Decorative
signs mark the type of business
The bull means a butcher shop
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Windows
are puposely non symmetric
to confuse "ghosts"
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According
to legend, a bishop was once cured
by drinking a local wine
now known
as "Doctor Wine"
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One
of the old city gates |
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Another
legends says that after a bear ate a Bishop's donkey, the
bear had to pull his cart |
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The
1416 Spitzhaeuschen (pointed house)
is the town's most famous house
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The
1608 Town Hall (Rathaus) is on the medieval Market Square |
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Prisoners were chained to the front of the
building |
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St
Michael Fountain is the heart of the market place. It dates back
to 1606 and is dedicated to the archangel Michael
He is standing with one foot on a dragon and holds a sword
and scales in his hands
St Michael is the patron saint of the town
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