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Subprefecture and commune in Grand Est, France
Photo: Richieman, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Sélestat is in the middle of Alsace. It is home to the humanist library. Nearby is the deer reserve with unusual wildlife.
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A major Romanesque architecture landmark built over a very short time span (only ten years, from 1170 to 1180).
Haut Koenigbourg Castle
Medieval castle situated in a strategic location on a rocky spur overlooking the Upper Rhine Plain. This castle is a reconstructed (late 1800s) 15th century castle. The castle was sieged and demolished in 1630. It sat for 250 years or so, then was rebuilt a little over a hundred years ago. And awesome reconstruction overall. However, there is nothing like an original castle to visit.
Small ruined castle built around a cylindrical refuge-tower. Converted into an aviary for birds of prey.
Ruined castle, among the oldest in Alsace.
The Eagle Park
Hilltop medieval castle hosting bird-of-prey shows, plus an exhibition on birds in the old cellars.
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Strasbourg · International · SXB
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