Thread: Guess where?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lolIsuck View Post
    Given the accent on the e the sign is probably Slavic, and seeing as you're Czech I'd guess it's somewhere in Czechia but my lack of knowledge of WW2 weaponry makes this is far as I can get.
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    Looks like a museum tbh... Is it the Military Museum Lesany?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Azorica View Post
    Looks like a museum tbh... Is it the Military Museum Lesany?
    Miss. It's not exactly a museum, though it does include an exposition about WWII, due to location, as there is an old bunker that used to serve as AA command center during WWII located within the grounds. There's also a good reason why there's a Sherman tank. All of these should give you enough hints...

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    A war memorial near Plzeň remembering the liberation on 6th May 1945?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quintus Hortensius Hortalus View Post
    A war memorial near Plzeň remembering the liberation on 6th May 1945?
    Quite correct. The memorial itself is actually on the grounds of Plzeň zoo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sar1n View Post
    Quite correct. The memorial itself is actually on the grounds of Plzeň zoo.
    Almost. Wouldn't have guessed it was in a zoo actually. So it's my turn?

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    Yep. Plzeň was the answer I was expecting, I can't really expect details for such spot...

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    Ok, then:
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

    Be warned, it's a large pic!

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    Highly sloped roofs means snow is common occurrence and the tower is in line with old german water towers. So I'm going the "too obvious it must be it" and say Hannover.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Azorica View Post
    Highly sloped roofs means snow is common occurrence and the tower is in line with old german water towers. So I'm going the "too obvious it must be it" and say Hannover.
    No, it isn't Hannover but your observations about the water tower are right. As a little hint, the place was located in the kingdom of Hannover but not in the electorate of Hannover and snow is rather uncommon at this place.

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    Hm...Emden? It gotta be close to sea if the snow is uncommon, at those latitudes...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sar1n View Post
    Hm...Emden? It gotta be close to sea if the snow is uncommon, at those latitudes...
    No Emden is to continental. But it's close.

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    Well, that hint was definitely too much.

    Langeoog.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sar1n View Post
    Well, that hint was definitely too much.

    Langeoog.
    Sorry for that. I almost feared it was too difficult. I hope you understand it was my first round here.

    Anyway combine East Frisia and Water Tower it's the first pics show up in google so I thought you almost got it anyway.
    A bit to the History of that Water Tower (and Langeoog):
    Langeoog was the last island in East Frisia that became a "magnet" for tourists in the late 19th century. Because the freshwater supply in the early 20th century was bad and not up to the expanding tourism the Tower was built to solve this problem. It was used until the '80s when a more modern supply system was built.
    The picture was made this January were actually snow were on the beaches.

    Next round goes to you again.

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    I almost forgot about this...unfortunately the photo I wanted to post seem to be missing.

    So here's a replacement:

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    I reckon that's Goodrich Castle, not in Therefordshire but Herefordshire
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    Quote Originally Posted by King Athelstan View Post
    I reckon that's Goodrich Castle, not in Therefordshire but Herefordshire
    I reckon you're right. If it wasn't against the rules, I'd have to make a second account just to +rep you...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sar1n View Post
    I reckon you're right. If it wasn't against the rules, I'd have to make a second account just to +rep you...
    You'll just have to spread it around more then - If you have some spare time, you could check out the Screenshot, Galleries, Picture of the Week and Video Competitions or perhaps read some fantastic AARs and stories in The Writers Study? Ample opportunity there to share the love.

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    Default Re: Guess where?

    A slightly ruined castle, could be anywhere in Europe.

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    Here's the outside view
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