Hochosterwitz Castle - view from the west.

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Hochosterwitz Castle

Built 860 AD, on a 150 meter rock. Rebuilt in the years 1571 – 1585 in the Renaissance style. Hochosterwitz Castle (German: Burg Hochosterwitz) is also called in Austria “The castle of the 14 gates”.

: Hochosterwitz Castle – view from Maigern street.

: Hochosterwitz Castle – zoomed.

By Piotr Jeznak|Published On: 2022/01|Last Updated: 2023/09|Categories: Sankt Veit an der Glan District|Tags: Castles and palaces, Landscape Photographer|30 words|0.2 min read|