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Hochosterwitz Castle

Type Castle
Construction Started in 860
Builder Mainly Baron George Khevenhüller
Made From Stone

Learning Point

  • With the first castle being built around 860 CE, Hochosterwitz Castle, was eventually formed into one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, famous for its many gates and long and winding path to the top of the rocky outcrop it is built on.

Project

  • Draw a picture of Hochosterwitz Castle.
  • Overview
  • George Khevenhüller
Hochosterwitz Castle
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George Khevenhüller the builder of Hochosterwitz Castle.
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Location

Location Sankt Georgen, Carinthia, Austria

Fun Facts

  • The castle sits on a dolomite rock, 2,178 ft above sea level, and can be seen from 19 miles away on a clear day.
  • Baron George Khevenhüller was the main builder of the present castle, acquiring it in 1571.
  • The castle has 14 gates, each having different defensive mechanisms to protect it and the castle.
  • It has been largely unchanged since the 16th century.

Past Lessons

91 August 31, 2023 (North America)
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