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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Castelfeder


Castelfeder is a multi-jointed porphyry hill in the South Tyrolean lowlands in mining above Auer . Remains of prehistoric , Roman and early medieval settlements testify to its strategic location. The "upper castle" rises some 150 meters above the valley floor and is located on 405 m slm . Today Castelfeder is a protected habitat . Font: Wikipedia (translation by Google).



View from Castelfeder to the southern Adige Valley.







The walls of the sixth century





old ruins...

 

The map of the settlements.



7 comments:

  1. To be there will make me very happy ! A beautiful place !

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  2. You have very beautiful places there.
    Have a nice springtime.

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  3. When we were on the highway heading into the mountains toward Bolzano, I saw sever castle ruins up in the hills. I kept wishing I had more time in Italy so I could explore some more.

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  4. Great ruins and the second shot is wonderfully framed. Well done, Karl.

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  5. Spectacular views Karl, beautiful Bolzano..

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  6. This is a fascinating place, Karl. I particularly like the framing you created in the second photo.

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