Castles and palaces
Alps is a land of castles which guard the mountain valleys, and the palaces of kings and emperors.
In the Alps there is a lot of them. This site presents those that can be visited. Does not provide those who serve as private residences and are not open to the public.
Castles and palaces are described in the following data: name, address, brief description, link to the website of tourist attraction, photo.
Artstetten - castle
Castles and palaces - Artstetten - Schloss Artstetten - Austrian Alps Austria
This palace was the residence of archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose death in Sarajevo has evoked World War I.
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This palace was the residence of archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose death in Sarajevo has evoked World War I.
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Belweder - palace
Wien, Austria
This palace was the summer residence of general Prince Eugene. Nowadays there are many interesting art exhibitions inside.
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This palace was the summer residence of general Prince Eugene. Nowadays there are many interesting art exhibitions inside.
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Bernstein - castle
Austria
Here you can book a room, where Laszlo E. Almásy - the chief character of the movie ``The English Patient`` - had lived.
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Here you can book a room, where Laszlo E. Almásy - the chief character of the movie ``The English Patient`` - had lived.
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Clam - castle
Klam, Austria
The castle near Klam was built in 1149 and is one of the most preserved castles in the province Upper Austria.
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The castle near Klam was built in 1149 and is one of the most preserved castles in the province Upper Austria.
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Festenburg - castle
Bruck an der Lafnitz, Austria
The Castle in the province Styria was build in the 12th century as a castle and turned into a monastery around the year 1700.
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The Castle in the province Styria was build in the 12th century as a castle and turned into a monastery around the year 1700.
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Fuschl - castle
Austria
The Castle was build in 1450 as a hunting lodge and was one of the sets for the famous `Sisi` movies in the 50s.
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The Castle was build in 1450 as a hunting lodge and was one of the sets for the famous `Sisi` movies in the 50s.
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Grafenegg - castle
Austria
The Castle was rebuild in the 19th century in the style of neo-Gothic Tudor style and offers a great park today.
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The Castle was rebuild in the 19th century in the style of neo-Gothic Tudor style and offers a great park today.
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Güssing - castle
Halbturn - castle
Herberstein - castle
Austria
A castle in Styria with a zoological garden and a historical garden which shows different types of garden architectures.
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A castle in Styria with a zoological garden and a historical garden which shows different types of garden architectures.
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Hof - castle
Austria
A palace next to the border of Slovakia with a large garden which descends down to the March River across seven terraces.
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A palace next to the border of Slovakia with a large garden which descends down to the March River across seven terraces.
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Hofburg - palace
Hohensalzburg - fortress
Salzburg, Austria
The chief landmark of the city Salzburg was build in the 11th century and is one of the most preserved fortresses in Europe.
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The chief landmark of the city Salzburg was build in the 11th century and is one of the most preserved fortresses in Europe.
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Hohenwerfen - Festung Hohenwerfen
Salzburg, Austria
This strategic bulwark in the Salzach Valley was a set of the movie `Where Eagles Dare` and offers a historic falconry center.
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This strategic bulwark in the Salzach Valley was a set of the movie `Where Eagles Dare` and offers a historic falconry center.
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Kaiservilla - palace
Bad Ischl, Austria
This villa in Bad Ischl was the summer residence of the Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph and his family.
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This villa in Bad Ischl was the summer residence of the Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph and his family.
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Kremsegg - castle
Austria
Kremsegg was home for old cars for many years, but changed into a museum of music instruments nowadays.
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Kremsegg was home for old cars for many years, but changed into a museum of music instruments nowadays.
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Kufstein - fortress
Kufstein, Austria
The landmark of the city Kufstein was build in 13th century and changed ownership several times between Tyrol and Bavaria.
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The landmark of the city Kufstein was build in 13th century and changed ownership several times between Tyrol and Bavaria.
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Lockenhaus - castle
Mauterndorf - castle
Salzburg, Austria
The former occasional summer residence of the archbishops of Salzburg offers many medieval experiences in its walls.
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The former occasional summer residence of the archbishops of Salzburg offers many medieval experiences in its walls.
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Rosenburg - castle
Austria
A castle of the 11th C. In the 16th C it was renewed in renaissance style. Today you can watch performances with falcons and hawks.
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A castle of the 11th C. In the 16th C it was renewed in renaissance style. Today you can watch performances with falcons and hawks.
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Salzburg - Residenz Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria
The former residence of the Archbishops of Salzburg offers several pompous rooms and a gallery for paintings.
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The former residence of the Archbishops of Salzburg offers several pompous rooms and a gallery for paintings.
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Schlaining - castle
Schönbrunn - castle
Wien, Austria
A great palace - which was the summer residence of empress Maria Theresa - with one of the oldest zoological gardens nearby.
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A great palace - which was the summer residence of empress Maria Theresa - with one of the oldest zoological gardens nearby.
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Starkenberg - castle
Austria
A castle in Austria which was built in 14th C in order to secure the Via Claudia Augusta. Later it turned into a brewery.
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A castle in Austria which was built in 14th C in order to secure the Via Claudia Augusta. Later it turned into a brewery.
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Stubenberg - castle
Austria
The complex, dating back to the 13th century, was expanded into a castle with a nice arcaded court later.
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The complex, dating back to the 13th century, was expanded into a castle with a nice arcaded court later.
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Tratzberg - castle
A-6200 Jenbach, Austria
A castle which shows furniture of the 16th century and a marvellous hall with the coat of arms of the Habsburgs until Maximilian I.
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A castle which shows furniture of the 16th century and a marvellous hall with the coat of arms of the Habsburgs until Maximilian I.
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Altenhof - castle
Austria
Castle on the river Ranna. Locates the largest castle church in Austria. The church in the Baroque style. It is available for weddings.
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Castle on the river Ranna. Locates the largest castle church in Austria. The church in the Baroque style. It is available for weddings.
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