Aggstein Castle in Austria, Lower Austria health resort
Rating: 7,7/10 (300 votes)  The ruins of Aggstein Castle have been attracting tourists for a long time. Most recently, the castle was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The ruins of the castle have been restored and are open to tourists. For the convenience of visitors, there is also a souvenir shop, a small chapel and a cafe. In our time, wedding ceremonies are held in the castle chapel. One of the rooms of the castle is decorated with stuffed animals and birds, and here you can also see knights in armor. According to legend, Aggstein Castle was built by Menegold the Third of Aschispeshes in the 12th century. In 1181 Kuenringer Aggsbash-Ganbash became the new owner of the castle. In 1231, the castle was conquered by the vassals of Duke Frederick II. Subsequently, the castle changed owners several times. In 1429, Albrecht II bought the castle and turned it into a fortified fortress to protect the Danube. During the first Turkish during the war the castle was completely destroyed. Soon, a castle with stronger walls was erected in its place, this building has survived to this day.     In 1429 Albrecht II bought the castle and turned it into a fortified fortress to protect the Danube.During the first Turkish war, the castle was completely destroyed. Soon, a castle with stronger walls was erected in its place, this building has survived to this day.
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