Spandau images

Berlin - May, 2009

Spandau

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Zitadelle map

The Zitadelle was a Renaissance fortress controlling river traffic.

gate to the Zitadelle

Matthew stands at the gate to the Zitadelle.

Julius Tower

The Julius Tower is an impressive fortification.

staircase in the Juliusturm

A winding staircase takes one to the observation deck at the top of the Juilius Tower.

Schuetzengilde banner

The banner of the Schuetzengilde.

contest records for the Schuetzengilde

The results of the annual shoot are displayed on these plaques.

Bastion Kronprinz

The bastions are located on the four corners of the square form of the fortress.

harbor within the Zitadelle

A protected harbor provided boat access to the Zitadelle.

locks on the Havel River at Spandau

The locks on the Havel River handle commercial and recreational boat traffic.

town of Spandau Rathaus

The Rathaus of Spandau.

spargel

Spargel seems to be the "national vegetable" of Germany.

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