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17/07/2025

The Fountain, Linlithgow Place.

The amazing fountain was built by James V in 1538 to impress his new wife Mary of Guise.

Standing over 16 feet high and designed to reflect the supreme power of the king, it was probably fed by an underground water supply which was piped up to the carved crown at the top.

When Bonnie Prince Charlie visited Linlithgow in 1745, the fountain was made to flow with wine. This was probably not the first time it had happened – another source suggests James V had the same idea, on his marriage to Mary of Guise.

The fountain was restored by in 2007, so that water can now flow through it again, although it is not kept running because of the risk of erosion.

16/07/2025

Was ist für euch das perfekte Museumswetter? ☔🌫🌞 Bei uns gibt's (neben der ständigen Ausstellung zu Burg- und Regionalgeschichte samt europäischer Salongeschichte) aktuell die Ausstellung "Taktvoll" zur Musikgeschichte der letzten 200 Jahre und das Sommer-Rätsel "Hier spielt die Musik!" 🤗

16/07/2025

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Eröffnung des Bayerischen Donaulandmuseums in Obernzell!
Neugierig, dann kommt vorbei ab 17. Juli 10 Uhr könnt Ihr das runderneuerte, neu konzipierte Museum in Obernzell bei Passau bewundern.

16/07/2025

14/07/2025

Monday, we made it. ✨

Here's to a joyful evening and a golden start of the week from Schönbrunn.

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📸 © Bernard Barroso

14/07/2025

Basking in the sun on the bridge, it was a stunning weekend here! Much needed after a few weeks of rain. Have you been lucky enough to visit us on one of these glorious days?

11/07/2025

10/07/2025

St Michael's Mount Moonrise 🌕🏰

This is a single image, and no, it's not AI or Photoshop.