The mysterious petrified prisoners Vauban Dam
built by Vauban's plans following the capitulation of Strasbourg (1681), the "big lock fortification" is a bridge which has a defensive structure. Obstruction by arches, it was possible to raise the river level and flood and land located south of the city, slowing the progression of the enemy and preventing him from approaching his artillery within range .
Vauban Dam is not only a military building, it is also a poetic place. These old walls contain a treasure dusty, deserted, petrified, be left to oblivion. Fragments of stone sculptures and statues from the bulk of the cathedral of Strasbourg are stored behind steel gates, as prisoners. An unreal atmosphere. (Unfortunately, photos of average quality).
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drier abandoned amid vineyards
Probably built in the mid-nineteenth century, this dryer is an agricultural building of rare beauty. Surrounded by brick arches and stone, this small Italian-style turret overlooking a valley planted with vines and apple trees.
Located near a large property, building was used for drying flax or hemp. Work has been underway for some ten years to make it habitable, then obviously abandoned. Why? The mystery remains unsolved.
Probably built in the mid-nineteenth century, this dryer is an agricultural building of rare beauty. Surrounded by brick arches and stone, this small Italian-style turret overlooking a valley planted with vines and apple trees.
Located near a large property, building was used for drying flax or hemp. Work has been underway for some ten years to make it habitable, then obviously abandoned. Why? The mystery remains unsolved.
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