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If you have been to other
portions of this site you may recognize this grotesque. It was
at Giechburg, on an interior wall of the bailey that I found
my young friend and he has sort of been the mascot for "Roads
to Ruins". These guys are actually not that easy to find
even on these medieval buildings so, though not a gargoyle, he
has become a good friend. |
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Giechburg, or Burg Giech, is
a ruin NE of Bamberg. There is an excellent restaurant on the
site and a new hotel in the actual building, not a new building.
The ruins are open to the public at no charge. Visitors can drive
right up to the walls and wander about at will. Like many castles
Giechburg is an impressive image as you aproach from the main
road. Nothing is being done (at my last visit) to restore this
location. |
