Beverly, at How Sweet the Sound, is hosting Pink Saturday for the most fun Blog Party of the week. Thank you Beverly for your dedication to Pink Saturday. All you pinkies out there listen up. Visiting has slowed down and I am including myself...so lets get back on track and visit more.
OK, I am visiting more and enjoying it very much.
Thank you for visiting me back
Let's keep it going.
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OUR MOST MEMORABLE PART OF OUR TRIP
Our visit to Heidelberg Castle was a very cold windy day but well worth facing the cold to see an amazing Castle. The history of the castle goes back to the 1200 hundreds.
From Google
Heidelberg Castle (in German: Heidelberger Schloss) is a famous ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.
The castle has only been partially rebuilt since its demolition in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is located 80 metres (260 ft) up the northern part of the Königstuhl hillside, and thereby dominates the view of the old downtown.
The earliest castle structure was built before AD 1214 and later expanded into 2 castles circa 1294; however, in 1537, a lightning-bolt destroyed the upper castle. The present structures had been expanded by 1650, before damage by later wars and fires. In 1764, another lightning-bolt destroyed some rebuilt sections.
I took several photos of the ruins of the castle which I will share with you today.
There is a definite PINK cast to the stone used to build the castle.
Here we are dressed as warm as we could to visit Heidelberg, Germany
Now my photos taken inside the castle area.
This beautiful part of the Heidelberg Castle was built by a king in the 16th century in honor of the woman he loved. It was very large and I focused on the part of the arch that was the most beautiful.
One surviving Renaissance facade of the castle.
Note that, although there's a bottom floor, the two upper floors are
since destroyed - this are windows into thin-air.
These photos are about the ruins but there are many parts of the castle that are restored and used for weddings and events. We were not able to visit the restored aras.
This photo is from Google and it shows the beauty of this amazing part of European history.
Happy pink Saturday
Blessings and love,
JEANNE
Awesome castle - and what beautiful work in constructing it!
Posted by: Jan from The Comfort of a Safe Place | January 18, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Wow, that is really beautiful Jeanne! So neat to see it in person:@)
Posted by: HappierThanAPigInMud | January 18, 2013 at 05:19 AM
HOOOLY COW, Jeanne, this must have been quite an experience to visit such a beautiful and olden place.
Thanks for sharing your visit to Germany with us.
xo bj
Posted by: bj | January 18, 2013 at 09:09 AM
Beautiful Jeanne. This must have been so special to see in person!
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | January 18, 2013 at 09:11 AM
A pink castle I love it!!! Looks like a wonderful trip, I enjoy armchair traveling when I can't get there. Have a wonderful weekend, Laura
Posted by: cottage and broome | January 18, 2013 at 10:23 AM
we have been also visiting this castle! great shots! :)
Posted by: Tina´s PicStory | January 18, 2013 at 10:58 AM
What a sight to see. I understand it is cold there most of the time. I will never get to this part of the world.
Posted by: LaVoice | January 18, 2013 at 03:16 PM
Well you two are just toooo cute ! Bet it was cold to live in the castle too.
Your photos are wonderful ! (())
Posted by: Francie T | January 18, 2013 at 03:25 PM
Simply beautiful, and every time I thought of you, I knew you were touring and drinking in and enjoying such lovely places.
Thank you for your sweet note---I'm all right, and just slow, with all the Christmas company and doings and so much going on. For the first time, I've been BRIGHT every single day of this year---no January blues or blahs, so I'm just humming along, grateful for the sunny days.
So glad you had such a wonderful trip, and I'll have a little post or two about all our Christmas and New Year's activities.
Always love to hear from you, Dear Friend,
rachel
Posted by: racheld | January 18, 2013 at 04:23 PM
What a gorgeous place, Jeanne!! I'm glad to read that they have restored parts of the castle and are using it! Just wondering what happened to it over the years to take out the "inside" to parts of it. Was there a fire or just was it neglect? It truly is a historical treasure!
I love that picutre of you two...you look so happy!!! Of course you WERE. . .you were on a dream trip!!
It's been warm here today, but soooooo windy!!! I tried to run (first time this week) and felt like I was trying stuck in mud. . . the wind was just unreal! It totally wore me out and I had to stop and walk three times. I kept plodding along until I hit the 3 1/2 mile mark. It wasn't one of my finer outings! ha ! I did get new shoes and socks and I was so excited. . .I just KNEW those shoes would put some spring back into my step. . .wrong. Maybe tomorrow.
Speaking of tomorrow...Bonnie and I are hitting a local antique sale. It's a high dollar one, so I rarely buy anything, but we both need the distraction. Tomorrow night, hubby and I are in an annual bowling tournament. . .fundraiser for a HS Scholarship. Our team is almost always at the bottom. . .but we don't care. It's fun.
Have a great weekend!!!! L, Dana
Posted by: dana | January 18, 2013 at 05:49 PM
Wonderful!! Love that arch, especially ~ ♥
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs,
Anne
Posted by: Anne Berbling | January 18, 2013 at 07:26 PM
Happy Pink Saturday to you, Jeanne. What a wonderful trip.
Posted by: Sarah | January 18, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Jeanne, I am so glad you shared these wonderful photos. What a beautiful place!!! It must have been thrilling. And, you and Bill looks so cute.
Happy Pink Saturday, my dear friend.♥
Posted by: Beverly | January 18, 2013 at 08:49 PM
Happy Pink Saturday, Please feel free to visit my pink saturday post
http://laraslovelycreations.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-pink-saturday.html
Lara
Posted by: Lara Kearns | January 18, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Hi Jeanne,
I like this pink Castle, thank to explain its story.
It's a discover for me !
Have a pink Saturday.
Posted by: Victoria | January 19, 2013 at 08:46 AM
Happy Pink Saturday!
We lived in Heidelberg for 3 years and I loved it there. I even had the wonderful opportunity to see a production of "The Student Prince" in the castle on a summer evening, and I toured it as well (indoors only once, outdoors many times). You brought back many happy memories. Thank you!
Posted by: Karen (formerly kcinnova) | January 19, 2013 at 04:56 PM
Beeeeee-utiful.
Interesting how many castles it seems were built "in honor of a woman whom they loved"
I'd love to roam those halls and check out those rooms. You captured the "pinks" very nicely.
Posted by: wendy | January 19, 2013 at 08:23 PM
Wow! How exciting! Lovely pickies, thank you for sharing! xoxo
Olivia
Posted by: Olivia Parazine | January 19, 2013 at 08:26 PM
What a fabulous trip and you took such great photos. We just watched the movie 'Ever After' and I'm loving the castles! have you seen this movie? It is very sweet!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 20, 2013 at 01:10 PM