. The earth and its inhabitants .. . of attraction in the Wartburg, one of the most curious castles of Germany, which crowns a neighbouring height. The castle was built in 1070. Here Attila cele- brated his nuptials with Chrimhilde ; a famous minstrel's war took place in 1207 ; and Luther, in 1521, translated the greater portion of the Bible. The environs of the Wartburg are delightful. Ruhla (4,398 inhabitants), in the hills near it, sends pipes and purses into every part of the world, and its women are reported to be the best-looking in Germany. The Werra, on entering Hesse, flows past Eschi
. The earth and its inhabitants .. . of attraction in the Wartburg, one of the most curious castles of Germany, which crowns a neighbouring height. The castle was built in 1070. Here Attila cele- brated his nuptials with Chrimhilde ; a famous minstrel's war took place in 1207 ; and Luther, in 1521, translated the greater portion of the Bible. The environs of the Wartburg are delightful. Ruhla (4,398 inhabitants), in the hills near it, sends pipes and purses into every part of the world, and its women are reported to be the best-looking in Germany. The Werra, on entering Hesse, flows past Eschiccge (7,742 inhabitants), a town of tan-yards, and having been reinforced by the rivulet upon which is
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