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Today we are visiting the Externsteine in Horn-Bad Meinberg. This spectacular rock formation in the district of Lippe is one of the most visited and best-known natural monuments in Germany. More than half a million people come to the Externsteine every year to enjoy the fascinating sight. Around 40 m high and several hundred m wide, the Externsteine immediately captivate visitors. You can also climb up the Externsteine via steel stairs and admire the view from a viewing platform high up. The Externsteine are not only a natural phenomenon, but also a cultural monument. Here there was once a medieval, sacred city in the town's sandstone rocks. Inside the rock formation there are grottos and rooms carved into the rock. The relief of the Deposition from the Cross carved into the rock is particularly well-known. In the Middle Ages, stonemasons carved this now world-famous work of art into the rock. Created in 1150 AD, it is now a work of art of European interest. More about the Externsteine https://www.alex-travels.com/sehenswe...