Saturday, September 1, 2012

Medieval Games - The Location

Exactly a week ago I went to Schluderns to participate in the Medieval Games.
Of course as a spectator and not as a player.



The event was held in a beautiful meadow near the village, in the historic atmosphere of the Churburg (castle), the ruins Lichtenberg and Fürstenburg and the Marienberg monastery.


Here a few photos of the Location, more photos of this event follow tomorrow...





















11 comments:

Dina said...

Your pictures are so fascinating because here we would never see such things. Someday, somewhere, I hope to see a medieval festival in person.

The skull, pens, and miniature catapult toys are amazing.

hamilton said...

We are in the midst of having reenactments of the War of 1812 - a far cry from Medieval!
and I have posted a pre-roasted pig who is complete ignorance of what may come...

VP said...

My son, which is not a kid anymore, would have liked to be there!

Lois said...

How interesting!

Taken For Granted said...

Looks like a wonderful event. You have caught the pageantry and look of Medieval times. Like the look of roasting pig and chickens.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

What a perfect setting for the medieval games Karl, so beautifully documented for us here. and it fits in perfectly with today's theme of 'people watching'.

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

wow, what a fabulous event. I have never head of it. Your photos capture thee vent wonderfully. Very cool event.

Sharon said...

This looks like a very authentic event. All the weapons struck me. We humans have been fighting and killing each other for a very, very long time.

AL said...

What a shame that you weren't participating Karl! I would have liked to have seen you dressed up in all that armour. Looks like a great event.

Lowell said...

It's an incredible site and sight! I wonder where all these artifacts come from...are they for sale? You could spend a long time going through these various stalls and tents.

Karl said...

Yes Lowell, they were also for sale.

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