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PMR419-06 Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with inscriptions on the timber beams of the facade, built in 1717. The upper stories are used only for storage of agricultural produce. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
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PMR419-06
Upload Date: 2012-11-14 11:26:29
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Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an

area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with inscriptions on the timber beams of the facade, built in 1717. The upper stories are used only for storage of agricultural produce.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage