The quaint castle Liechtenstein is the closest to the Austrian capital model of the powerful architecture of the Middle Ages and the nest of the genus Lichtenstein, the permanent rulers of the same-named principality, which is one of the small states of the world. The unusualness of the castle is in an elongated but very narrow architectural plan, so the fortress looks literally grown from the ground at the edge of the Vienna Woods.

Some history

The history of the castle Liechtenstein begins in 1130 . Just then the founder of the dynasty Liechtenstein decided to lay the foundation of the dwelling, which was destined to become the cradle of this family and their centuries-old patrimony . Two centuries later the castle is already called the house of the Liechtenstein, but then the sunset of the fortress begins - it passes from hand to hand, and then it is destroyed by the Turks . In the later history the castle was restored, again destroyed and again restored , and the last damage caused to him by the fighting of World War II . In the fifties of the 20th century, Liechtenstein was restored by the citizens, as a token of gratitude the principality handed it over to the local municipality . Well, since 2007 the castle, like 800's years ago, is run by the family of its founders .

What to see

Liechtenstein Castle is a massive massive wall looking upwards, a minimum of narrow windows, but an unexpected abundance of architectural elements - turrets, balconies. The walls of the walls and the underground rooms of the castle are the most ancient elements of the castle; this is one of the few valuable examples of Romanesque architecture in Austria. In the central Great Hall of the Palace you should pay attention to elaborate beamed arches, samples of weapons and furnishings of the 19th century, and in the living quarters to the original Romanesque alcove

The pearl of the castle of Liechtenstein and one of its oldest buildings is the chapel of St. Pancras, built in the 1130s by the founder of the dynasty. Here you can see a medieval painting masterpiece - an image of the Crucifixion of Christ, made in red chalk in the 13th century. Today, services are still held here, and the bells convoking them are the gift of the Princess of Liechtenstein.

Address and opening hours

Address: Am Hausberg 1, Maria Enzersdorf

Opening hours: from March to October - from 10:00 to 16:00, in July and August - to 17 : 00; in the winter - from 10:00 to 15:00. Visiting the castle is possible only under the guidance of the guide, excursions begin every hour.

The cost of the visit is 8 EUR, family tickets - 16 and 20 EUR.

Liechtenstein Castle