Picspam | Odenwälder Weininsel

[galathea]

Once upon a time, I promised llywela13 a picspam about the area where I live, and since we had a gorgeous day today and I had nothing urgent to do, I decided to make good on that promise.

I hope you enjoy the picspam, hon!





I live in a small town (population ca. 11.000) situated at the foothills of the Forest of Odes - about 50km south of Frankfurt - in the middle of a wine-growing region. It's a pretty idyllic town with a historic city core, surrounded by orchards and vineyards, which is why it is called 'Odenwälder Weininsel' (wine-island of the Forest of Odes) by the locals. I took the walk up to the vineyards today - it's a 20 mins walk from my flat - and I think the pictures speak for themselves ...














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This is my first shot at a panorama. It's put together from three photos. I think it works pretty well.

And here are some pictures from the historic city core. Unfortunately I am not very knowledgeable where the history of the city is concerned, so I can't tell you much about the buildings. I do know, however, that the town's roots reach back to 125 A.D. Parts of the Roman city wall and Roman gravesites are still preserved.


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This is the city hall. It's a Renaissance building, the foundation stone dates back to 1604.




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Most of the old buildings in the city have been carefully restored. The pictures above show the old vicarage and surrounding lordly leaseholds, dating back to the 1600s. In the second picture you can see the old Roman city wall in the back.

Comments

[fotw-sv.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I'm not looking for another fandom. I'm bored with most shows these days and enjoy learning/history channels more when I do get to watch the tube. I have a small show list since I spend more time in the garden. Not enough spare time to be online like I used to but occasionally I'll come around to see some familiar places and old friends. ;)

[galathea-snb.livejournal.com]

That's okay. Maybe SV was it for you and you will never find something else that will capture you in the same way. Or maybe you fall for a new show when you least expect it. :) I am glad you drop by from time to time. My online friends have become such an integral part of my life that I can't quite imagine that I'll ever quit my online life for good, no matter if I am in fandom or not.