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Old fortress Koenigstein, Frederick tower, Saxon Switzerland on a stormy day, Germany #303608208
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Koeningstein is a hilltop fortress in Saxon Switzerland, Germany, above the town of Königstein on the left bank of the River Elbe. It is one of the largest hilltop fortifications in Europe. View of Frederick (friedrichsburg) tower. Built in 1589 as an observation and flanking tower. Ground floor originally site of guns. Upper floor used as a ballroom