Mittenwald Germany Bavarian Alps Wettersteinspitze Peak Postcard

Description

View Mittenwald Germany Bavarian Alps Wettersteinspitze Peak Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Mittenwald holds a distinguished place in German musical history as the birthplace of traditional violin making, established by master craftsman Matthias Klotz in the late 1600s. Feel free to ask! This photochrome postcard features Mittenwald, Germany, framed by the majestic Wettersteinspitze peak in the Bavarian Alps. The scene captures this alpine violin-making town nestled beneath the dramatic limestone peaks of the Wetterstein Mountains. Mittenwald holds a distinguished place in German musical history as the birthplace of traditional violin making, established by master craftsman Matthias Klotz in the late 1600s.  The town became internationally renowned for its stringed instruments, leading King Maximilian II of Bavaria to establish a violin-making school there in the mid-1800s. The Wetterstein Mountains form a compact limestone range straddling the German-Austrian border. This region served as a crucial trade route connecting Bavaria to northern Italy, which helped establish Mittenwald's international reputation for craftsmanship. Today, Mittenwald remains one of Europe's most celebrated violin-making centers, continuing a tradition that has endured for over three centuries. Shipping and Handling: Carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival Shipped promptly (same day for orders before noon) Tracking information provided Questions about this postcard? Feel free to ask! Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

Germany

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Signed

No

Size

Continental (6 x 4 in)

City

Mittenwald

Subject

Wettersteinspitze Mountain

Continent

Europe

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Unit Type

Unit

Era

Photochrome (1939-Now)

Theme

Nature

Region

Bavaria

Country

Germany

Unit Quantity

1

Postage Condition

Unposted