Wartburg Castle, Germany - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Place: Wartburg Castle, Germany
Weather: Partly cloudy, 56/70F.
Route: From Aachen 387 km east on A4.
Significance: The castle was originally built in the 12th century, although there were many reconstructions in the 18th century. This was the site of the singing contests showed in Wagner's Tannhauser. It was also the site where Martin Luther translated the bible into German. Finally, it was where St. Elizabeth lived, a champion of the poor.
The castle sits on a bluff above the surrounding forest (from whc.unesco.org)
The courtyard (from whc.unesco.org)
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