Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof For Sale

Sсhwaighof, Austria
5 818 000 €
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof
Castle in Austria, Sсhwaighof

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The historic baroque castle is located in Riegersburg, Austria, on the border with the Czech Republic. The castle is a vivid example of Austrian baroque. Not far from the castle is a medieval fortress. The castle with a picturesque facade resembles a palace of romantic fairy tales. It has the form of a square with massive dome towers in the corners. According to documentary evidence, on the site of the castle there was a fortress since 1212. Zygmund von Hardegg in 1568 acquired this dilapidated fortress from previous owners, the building was damaged in the aftermath of the fire. The count wanted to rebuild the ruins in a family residence. The heirs of the count sold Riegersburg because of debts. Johann von Kvenenhller-Metsch - Ober-Hofmeister of the Maria Theresa Court was engaged in the reconstruction of the palace. Architect Franz Anton Pilgram, a student of Hildebrandt, built a baroque palace for the Count in 1735. The castle chapel in the northern wing was consecrated in 1755. Since 1945, for a decade, the castle has gradually deteriorated. By 1993 the castle was partially renovated. Today's Riegersburg is a protected monument. In it the museum of the Austrian nobility of the Baroque era is opened, exhibitions are held, historical cinema is removed. In the castle are banquet halls, reception rooms, luxurious living rooms with fireplaces, a cafe-bar - the space is ideal for holding exclusive weddings and celebrations in an atmosphere of renaissance. A unique feature of the residence is its own chapel. The interiors are decorated with works of art, antique furniture is preserved, and the walls are decorated with paintings by great artists. A large well-kept garden allows you to relax in the shade of trees and dine al fresco surrounded by picturesque nature. Near the castle there is a large lake. To the infrastructure by car. To Vienna 1. 5 hours by car.

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