You might recall my post from a few months ago, "Trifels Castle Fail". Martin and I went to Trifels Castle but when we got there learned that it was closed due to snow and ice on the trail leading up to the castle. Well last week Martin went back with his parents for a little day trip. And it was open! So here are some pictures from it. Most of them are just of Larry and Frankie looking cold as it was quite chilly:
Some jewels. They are replicas of the imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire:
Wandering around in the castle (look how cold they look!). Since I didn't go I don't know much about the history of the castle other than that Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned here for at least three weeks on his way back from the third crusade. The castle was first built in 1081 though it has been enlarged, rebuilt, and restored several times over the years as it changed hands many times and lived through many wars. Today it is one of the most popular tourist destinations of southwestern Germany.
And some outdoor pictures and views:
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