The castle is walking distance from the students' dorm, and it was a nice walk even though the weather was a little grey.
Markus Sittikus was fascinated with the mechanical possibilities of water power and built an estate with many fountains and mechanical figures run by waterworks that he called Wasserspiele.
He had grottos and ruins and all kinds of atmospheric water features.
Of course Markus Sittikus was also a great practical joker as can be seen by this banquet table which guaranteed everyone would be good and wet by the end the meal.
Even entering and leaving buildings could be dangerous! Here students narrowly escape the water that comes from a door jamb when one tries to leave.
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