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Votive Chapel and the Badangerlinde in Gößweinstein

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Votive Chapel and the Badangerlinde in Gößweinstein

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  • Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    May 10, 2020

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    The votive chapel with the badanger linden tree right next to it forms a successful arrangement at the end of the village from Gössweinstein towards Behringersmühle. The square votive chapel …
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    February 27, 2021

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    This linden tree is an ancient but still completely green tree, which is already mentioned in the 13th century. Its trunk circumference measures approx. 12m at the root flares, 7m at chest height. The tree giant, called "Der Badangerlinde" (Boanger), was burnt out and hollow. Therefore, it was "sealed" years ago. Its estimated age: 900-1000 years. The court was also located here.

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    July 26, 2020

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    Just two of the many sights in Gößweinstein.
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    Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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