Here are all adventures that are tagged: Historical

July 12, 2024 (1)

In the spotlight

300 m / 330 yards 🚶

Paterskerk (Tienen) 🇧🇪

The Paterskerk/Beguinage Church in Tienen is more than a historical monument; it is a vibrant part of the community that embodies the rich history, cultural traditions and unyielding character of the city of Tienen.

The story

Before heading to the Airbnb, I stopped at De Paterskerk, also known as the Begijnhofkerk. This historic monument in Tienen tells a story of evolution and rebirth.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Fujicolor Superia 1600

The pictures

Junot

June 26, 2024

In the spotlight

33.6 km / 20.9 miles 🛴 🚶

Solingen 🇩🇪

Solingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located east of Düsseldorf along the northern edge of the region called Bergisches Land, south of the Ruhr area, and is after Wuppertal the second-largest city in the Bergisches Land. It is a member of the regional authority of the Rhineland.

The story

A hot and sunny day in Solingen. There wasn’t much to see, so it was all about enjoying the sun on my scooter!

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Fujicolor Superia 1600

The pictures

Junot

June 16, 2024

In the spotlight

2.5 km / 1.6 miles 🚶

Burg Eltz 🇩🇪

Eltz Castle is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It is still owned by a branch of House of Eltz who have lived there since the 12th century. Eltz Castle along with Bürresheim Castle and Lissingen Castle are the only castles in the Eifel region which have never been destroyed.

The story

On my way back from Koblenz, I stopped early Sunday morning at Burg Eltz, one of Germany’s most beautiful castles.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-T3

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Ilford XP2 Super 400

The pictures

Junot

June 8, 2024

In the spotlight

20 km / 12.4 miles 🛴 🚶

Stolberg 🇩🇪

Stolberg is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has a long history as an industrial town and belongs to the district Aachen and the lower district court of Eschweiler.

The story

I went to Stolberg on a beautiful sunny day, riding my electric scooter, eager to see some tanks and Burg Stolberg. Unfortunately, the tanks were in muddy, swampy terrain, so I only ended up exploring Burg Stolberg and visiting the Zinkhütter Hof museum. Despite that, it turned out to be a successful and enjoyable day!

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Kentmere Pan 400

The pictures

Junot

December 20, 2023 (day 6)

In the spotlight

682 km / 424 miles 🚶 🚆 🚗

Konzentrationslager Dachau 🇩🇪

Dachau was one of the first concentration camps built by Nazi Germany and the longest running one, opening on 22 March 1933. The camp was initially intended to intern Hitler’s political opponents, which consisted of communists, social democrats, and other dissidents.

The story

While heading back home from Munich, I drove past the Dachau concentration camp.

The gear

Camera:
Ricoh GR III (Street Edition)

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Monochrome Film

The pictures

Junot
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