ARCHITECT, Austrian
(active 14th century in Carinthia)

Castle

14th century
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Hochosterwitz, Carinthia

Hochosterwitz Castle is considered to be one of Austria's most impressive medieval castles. It is situated on a 172 metres high Dolomite rock near Sankt Georgen am Längsee in Carinthia.

The perfectly preserved castle and fortifications in their present-day appearance were built between 1570 and 1586 on a much older core. 14 gates lead to the fortified castle rock on top of which is the actual castle building.