Burg Hochosterwitz Tower and Fortified Walls in Austria
Historic tower and fortified walls at Burg Hochosterwitz, viewed through summer vegetation in Carinthia, Austria.
Hochosterwitz Castle Gateway and Tower
This panoramic architectural photograph shows Hochosterwitz Castle from the Narrensteig approach in Carinthia, Austria, with its tower, gateway, rocky slope, and ascending path clearly visible.
Panoramic summer view of Hochosterwitz Castle tower, gateway, and rocky Narrensteig approach in Carinthia, Austria.
Hochosterwitz Castle tower and gateway viewed from the Narrensteig approach in Carinthia, Austria.
15.08.2008 · Narrensteig, Hochosterwitz, Launsdorf, Sankt Georgen am Längsee, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan, Kärnten, 9314, Österreich
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A low-angle panoramic view of Hochosterwitz Castle on its rocky hill in Carinthia, Austria. The image shows a tall masonry tower, steep dark roof, arched gateway, ascending stone path, wooden railing, and surrounding vegetation beneath a partly cloudy summer sky.
Story
Captured in August 2008, the image looks upward toward the historic Hochosterwitz Castle complex on a rocky hill. Pale masonry walls, a tall square tower, a steep dark roof, an arched passageway, and a rough stone path create a strong sense of height and fortified architecture. Moss, shrubs, trees, and a partly cloudy blue sky complete the scene.
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— A low-angle view of Hochosterwitz Castle with its tower, gateway, rocky slope, and approach path.
Where was the photograph taken?
— At the Narrensteig approach to Hochosterwitz Castle near Launsdorf in Carinthia, Austria.
When was the image captured?
— The photograph was captured on 15 August 2008.
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