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This panorama presents the iconic Mäuseturm, a historic tower standing on a small island in the Rhine River near Bingen am Rhein. The slender medieval structure rises from the rocky islet, surrounded by the wide flow of the river. To the right, terraced vineyards stretch across the hillside, their orderly rows marking the slopes with patches of green and brown. On the left side of the image, the town of Bingen is visible, nestled against the wooded hills that roll into the distance. The contrast between the built heritage of the tower and the natural scenery around it highlights the layered history of this part of the Rhine Valley. The cloudy sky creates a dramatic backdrop, casting subdued light over the water and landscape. This tower has long been part of the folklore and legends of the region, adding cultural depth to its striking location. The setting is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, known for its beauty and historical importance. The scene conveys a strong sense of place, where history, river, and vineyards meet in harmony.
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Germany? Before the beginning there was Ginnungagap, an empty space of nothingness, filled with pure creative power. (Sort of like the inside of my head.)And it ends with Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods. In between is much fighting, betrayal and romance. Just as a good Godly story should be.Heroes have their own graveyard called Valhalla. Unfortunately we cannot show you a panorama of it at this time, nor of the lovely Valkyries who are its escort service.Hail Odin, wandering God wielding wisdom and wand! Hail Freya, hail Tyr, hail Thor!Odin made the many lakes and the fish in them. In his traverses across the lands he caused there to be the Mulheim Bridge in Cologne, as did he make the Mercury fountain, Mercury being of his nature.But it is to the mighty Thor that the Hammering Man gives service.Between the time of the Nordic old ones and that of modern Frankfort there may have been a T.Rex or two on the scene. At least some mastodons for sure came through for lunch, then fell into tar pits to become fossils for us to find.And there we must leave you, O my most pure and holy children.Text by Steve Smith.
