Haut-Barr Castle 1 Nov 2023

Haut-Barr Castle

Haut-Barr Castle is a medieval fortress that looms at an altitude of 1,476 feet, in northern Alsace. Built in 1170, it underwent significant transformations and restorations over the centuries. Its construction was initiated by the bishops of Strasbourg with the purpose of overseeing the Zorn Valley and the Alsace plain, earning it the evocative nickname "the eye of Alsace." On a clear day, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral. The castle, constructed on three rocks, is connected by a bridge, known as the "Devil"s Bridge". Legend has it that its construction is attributed to the devil as it would have been impossible for anyone else to build such a sturdy bridge.

© Andrea Pistolesi/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Kings of the north
1 Nov 2024Vineyards in Varnhalt, Black Forest, Germany
1 Nov 2025Peña Roya beech forest, Moncayo Natural Park, Aragon, Spain

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Call of the wilderness
Aug 22, 2023Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
21 Mar 2025Happy International Day of Forests!
A walk in the clouds
1 Sep 2024Totally Thames Festival, London
Hangin around
Protecting the gentle giants
4 Apr 2024Red lechwe, Okavango Delta, Botswana
3 Sep 2024Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, USA
1 Jan 2024Happy New Year!
The beauty of intricate carvings
16 May 2025Endangered Species Day
10 May 2024Misool, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
3 Aug 2025Blooming sunflowers
25 Feb 2026Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska, United States
Whos in this creepy copse?
Twinkle twinkle, little bugs
21 Apr 2024London Marathon
28 Oct 2023Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
14 May 2025Porto Flavia, Sulcis-Iglesiente, Sardinia, Italy
28 May 2024The Monastery of Roussanou, Greece
23 Mar 2026World Meteorological Day
22 Nov 2025Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China
11 May 2024World Migratory Bird Day
Two hungry baby beavers
6 Feb 2024Lake Tahoe, USA
18 May 2025International Museum Day
7 Sep 2025Great North Run
Boardwalk over Balkan lakes
12 Feb 2024Darwin Day