Hello everyone! This is @ybanezkim26 and I'll present today's edition of Travel Digest. In our featured posts, we have the city of Heidelberg, Germany, the town of Malchow, still in Germany, and a beach in Labruge, Portugal. Enjoy and keep on pinning your travel posts to the map!
The first bridge at this location was built in 1284, but the current stone bridge was constructed later. Through these gates, we symbolically enter the Palatinate principality. The gates are flanked by two towers, each adorned with baroque-style domes. Despite their age these gates are associated with an event from 1693, when King Louis XIV of France, also known as the Sun King decided to seize the riches and beauty of this region. He came, destroyed everything, set the place ablaze and left no stone unturned. You can still see the destruction in the castle ruins. It’s a scene of devastation.
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Malchow's origins date back to the 12th century. The settlement was first mentioned in 1147, and in 1298, a monastery complex was founded, which still shapes the town’s appearance today. Originally, people lived on the island in Lake Malchow, but devastating fires repeatedly swept through the settlement. Eventually, many residents moved to the mainland, where the town continued to grow – but the island remained its heart.
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I wasn't planning anything special, but the unexpected warmth and sunshine in early March pulled me outside. With skies clear and the ocean calling, I headed to Labruge Beach for a slow, peaceful walk. What I thought would be just a quick stroll turned into one of those simple moments that leaves you feeling completely recharged.
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