The Juliusturm (Julius Tower) is the oldest part of the Citadel, it dates back to a fortress that was on the site as early as 1200. A trip up to the top is one of the highlights of a visit to Spandau. On a clear day, you can see quite a ways and you easily understand the defensive nature of its position at the confluence of the Spree and Havel.
Though it was a bright day, it wasn't sunny and it was pretty cold and windy. I couldn't stay up top for very long, but I got a few snaps of the view. This is a view onto part of the moat which ensured the safety of Citadel in the old days.
And here's a look into the city center of Spandau. You may remember the church tower from yesterday's model. I hope you've enjoyed your week at the Citadel. For more reflections, visit Weekend Reflections.
a wonderful view
ReplyDeleteOutstanding views from the top.
ReplyDeleteI am just now catching up on your posts and tour of the Citadel. Wonderful pictures and fascinating history! I do like that tower.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Hal!
ReplyDeleteGreat view of the river.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Spandau Ballet!
ReplyDeleteThis is something else I learned during the tour!
DeleteWhen they would hang prisoners at the Spandau Prison, their feet and legs would often twitch and jerk. Prison guards started referring to this reaction as the "Spandau Ballet". The musical group heard that term when they were in Berlin and adopted it.
So a Spandau Ballet is really something not nice at all...
Nice visit. Thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos. What a place! I think that moat would be a certain deterrent to people intent on attacking the castle.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the week at the Citadel, thanks Hal !
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed the visit very much. Thanks for braving the cold and wind to get those view photos.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed it very much; and I realize how little I've ever heard about German history before WWII. It's good to learn.
ReplyDeleteYou had a great view, despite the weather. Thanks for letting us enjoy it with you :)
ReplyDeleteLoooooove!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, I love it!!!!
ReplyDeletei like the castle tower. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's been a fine tour!
ReplyDeleteMarvellous
ReplyDeleteGreat post about an amazing place!
ReplyDeleteWe appreciate the tour. Lots of altdeutschen charm. I don't think we will have time for many day trips out of town when we visit in September.
ReplyDeleteI can see the spring is coming.
ReplyDeleteYour posts was very nice, the tour was lovely.
That's quite a tower and your shots from the top really illustrate its defensive position. Thanks for braving the cold!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice view!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy spring!
Oh nice one Hal, that view is fabulous. Was interesting to hear how Spandau Ballet got their name but as you say a wee bit gruesome!
ReplyDeleteOh nice one Hal, that view is fabulous. Was interesting to hear how Spandau Ballet got their name but as you say a wee bit gruesome!
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