Castle Oberkapfenberg (Burg Oberkapfenberg) description and photos - Austria: Styria (Topic)

Castle Oberkapfenberg description and photos - Austria: Styria. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Burg Oberkapfenberg.

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Oberkapfenberg is an ancient castle near the Austrian city of Kapfenberg (federal state of Styria).

The first written mentions of the existence of a castle here, however, under the name of Haffenberg, date back 1173 year. In the second half of the 13th century, the castle was extensively rebuilt and became the residence of the Counts von Stubenberg. The castle also housed the regional Supreme Court.

Subsequently, the castle changed its owners several times, but in the middle of the 16th century it again became the property of the Counts von Stubenberg and underwent drastic changes. Under the direction of the Italian architect Antonio Balin de Comose, the old medieval castle turned into a powerful impregnable fortress built in the spirit of the Renaissance.

In 1739 the Stubenbergs moved to the Vienna residence. The castle was deserted and eventually turned into ruins. Only in 1953, the heirs of the Stubenbergs restored the castle, turning it into a hotel. True, the hotel lasted only until 1985, after which the castle was again abandoned. In 1992, Oberkapfenberg Castle became the property of the city of Kapfenberg. In 1994, after large-scale restoration work, the castle opened its doors to visitors.

Today, Oberkapfenberg Castle is an important historical and architectural monument. Within the walls of the castle, various exhibitions are held on an ongoing basis (an exhibition of weapons and instruments for torture, an exposition dedicated to alchemy, etc.) and a variety of cultural events - shows of birds of prey, knightly tournaments and much more. Every June, Oberkapfenberg Castle hosts one of the largest medieval festivals in Austria, known far beyond its borders. The castle also has specially equipped comfortable conference rooms and an excellent restaurant.

Oberkapfenberg Castle is especially popular for wedding ceremonies, which are usually held in the Loreto Chapel, built in 1676 and perfectly preserved to the present day.

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