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Favorite Mansion in Ludwigsburg

Schloss Favorite in Ludwigsburg, Germany

Favorite Mansion (Schloss Favorite) is a Baroque maison de plaisance and hunting lodge near the much bigger Ludwigburg Residential Palace (Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg). The former animal park is a landscape garden now. [German]

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Published December 3, 2023

Wels Castle in Upper Austria

Wels Castle in Wels, Austria

The castle in Wels is generally known as the Castle (Die Burg) or the Wels Castle (Die Welser Burg). It was first mentioned in 776. At that time, the site was just a wooden building with palisades. The construction in stone took place in the 12th or 13th century. [German]

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Published November 18, 2023

Matzen Castle in Reith

Matzen Castle in Reith, Austria

Matzen Castle in Reith was first mentioned in the 13th century. In earlier times, a settlement named Mascianum guarded a Roman street here. Today, the building houses a castle hotel. [German]

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Published November 5, 2023

Rothschild Castle in Waidhofen/Ybbs

Rothschild Castle in Waidhofen/Ybbs, Austria

After staying a night at the former Zell Manor, I came across this castle on my morning walk. It is generally known as Rothschild Castle (Rothschildschloss) since it was rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style by Albert Salomon Anselm von Rothschild.

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Published November 1, 2023

Welfenschloss in Hanover

Welfenschloss in Hannover, Germany

The Welfenschloss in Hanover was once intended to serve as a summer residence for King George V and his family. This use never occurred. Today, the building houses the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University. [German]

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Published October 19, 2023

Deutschlandsberg Castle in Styria

Deutschlandsberg Castle in Deutschlandsberg, Austria

If you are interested in the people of Celts, Deutschlandsberg Castle (Schloss Deutschlandsberg) in the Austrian state of Styria is worth a visit. It houses the Archeo Norico, a museum about Celtic history.

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Published October 18, 2023

Finstergrün Castle

Finstergrün Castle in Ramingstein, Austria

Finstergrün Castle rises high over Ramingstein. This is a place in Lungau, a region in the Austrian state of Salzburg. The first mention of the castle was in the 12th century. Today, it houses a youth hostel. [German]

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Published October 4, 2023

Neuenburg Castle in Freyburg

Neuenburg Castle high over Freyburg (Unstrut), Germany

Neuenburg Castle (Schloss Neuenburg), located in the wine-growing area of Saale-Unstrut, accommodates a wine museum. I took this photo while enjoying a boat trip on the Unstrut River.

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Published September 25, 2023

Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm

Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm, Germany

What a Lego®-like castle! But Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm is more a guest residence than a castle. Grand Duke Paul Friedrich commissioned the building to accommodate his noble guests. [German]

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Published September 21, 2023

Lower gate of Lamberg Castle

Fresco at the lower gate of Lamberg Castle in Steyr, Austria

The Austrian city of Steyr offers several colourful frescos. You’ll find this one at the lower gate of Lamberg Castle. It shows Emperor Frederick III and his son Maximilian. Whereas the gate dates back to the Middle Ages, the fresco is from 1949.

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Published September 14, 2023

Ambras Castle in Innsbruck

Schloss Ambras in Innsbruck, Austria

Ambras Castle (Schloss Ambras) in Innsbruck offers an intriguing Chamber of Art and Wonders. One exhibit is a portrait of Count Vlad III Dracul Tzepesch. He is considered the inspiration for Dracula, a novel by Bram Stoker. [German]

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Published September 8, 2023

Trautenfels Castle in Stainach-Pürgg

Trautenfels Castle in Stainach-Pürgg

While passing the municipality of Stainach-Pürgg by train, I took this pic of Trautenfels Castle (Schloss Trautenfels). It houses collections about the Styrian regions of Ennstal and Ausseerland. The striking mountain behind the castle is known as Grimming.

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Published August 30, 2023

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