Photo The doors tell the story

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The gate leading to the lower courtyard is more than just a passageway: it is a veritable book of stone, engraved with the castle's history. The sculptures adorning the stone immediately capture the eye and invite a careful reading of times past.

There, one can discern the coat of arms of Wilhelm II, bearing witness to the imperial restoration of the early 20th century, and the dates of this reconstruction (1900-1908), which recall the meticulous attention paid to every detail. A Latin inscription, "Carolus V Imperator," echoes the sovereigns of yesteryear, linking the monument to the great episodes of European history.

Each relief, each engraving seems to whisper of the ambitions and prestige of those who sought to restore Haut-Kœnigsbourg to its medieval splendor. Observing this gate, one understands that the castle is not limited to its imposing silhouette: it is also a meticulous testament to art, power, and the care taken to preserve the memory of centuries past.

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Camera OLYMPUS CORPORATION
Model X400,D580Z,C460Z
Focal length F/3.1
Opening speed 1/125 sec.
ISO sensitivity ISO-50
Focal length 5.8 mm
Dimensions 1712 pixels × 2288 pixels
Image resolution 72 ppp × 72 ppp

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