Haut-Koenigsbourg: Rebuilding the Mountain Fortress - Full Documentary

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🏔️🛠️ How do you resurrect a medieval castle on top of a mountain — and why did Germany invest so heavily in doing it? 🏰🇩🇪 At an altitude of 750 meters between France and Germany stands an architectural masterpiece atop a mountain: The Jewel of the Vosges, the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Built in the 12th century, this fortress had numerous owners, was demolished and rebuilt several times, and became a strategic target in the heart of Alsace. How did the prestigious German dynasties successfully dig into the mountain to erect this genuine bastion? Why did Germany undertake a massive reconstruction project in the beginning of the 20th century? The story of Haut-Koenigsbourg is tied to the genius of architect Bodo Ebhart, who in 1901 decided to give new life to this symbol of modernity and power on behalf of Emperor Wilhelm II of Prussia. Thanks to 3D computer graphics, discover the modern technologies - including the electric cranes, the locomotive that was hauled atop a mountain, and the mobile, pivoting basket installed on the construction site - that allowed to transform a ruin into a legendary castle in the span of seven years. This documentary is available with english subtitles and many more languages ! ------------------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe now and hit the notification bell to embark on a journey of knowledge and discovery with us. Join our community of curious minds and make learning an exciting adventure. 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/@EasyDocumentary Don't hesitate to like, share and comment if you enjoyed it ! 👍 More documentaries incoming.... subscribe now to be sure you don't miss them 🔥🔥 ------------------------------------- Want to discover more secrets about iconic buildings ? Cluny Abbey: Building the Largest Church of the Middle Age https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH-QX2mBH0A Neuschwanstein: The Unique Fortress That Inspired Disney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG0Mkdpgtec Building Chantilly: Secrets of a Castle That Rivaled Versailles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weTVg00JExc ------------------------------------- Follow us: 🔥 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/easydocumentaryyt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easydocumentaryyt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554210977939 ------------------------------------- 00:00 – Introduction 03:00 – Haut-Koenigsbourg 51:31 – Credits ------------------------------------- #castle #documentary #fortress