Lichtenstein Castle

There are two castles with this name in the world. One of them is located in Austria near the city of Mödling. Its name can be translated from German as "Light stone". The castle was built from beige stone taken from a nearby quarry. It is from the name of the castle that the princely surname Liechtenstein was derived. Usually, the name of a noble family is called the castle itself. The Liechtenstein dynasty ruled this area for a long time. Now their property is only 160 square meters.

According to historians, the castle was built in 1130-1135. The founder of the castle is considered to be Hugo von Lichtenstein. It is from him that the princely dynasty originates. Throughout its existence, the castle has been subjected to repeated changes. It was being completed and expanded. Interestingly, the castle has repeatedly changed owners.

In addition to the princely family of Liechtenstein, representatives of the Kev-Hüller, Habsburg, and other families lived here.

In 1500, Turkish troops advancing on Vienna destroyed the Liechtenstein Castle. It took more than 500 years to restore the castle. But in 1683 it was again destroyed to the ground. It was restored only in 1890.

During the Second World War, shells damaged the castle walls. It was the third time the castle had needed repairs.

The castle is now open to the public. It cannot be called either the largest or the highest castle in Austria, but it is located in a very picturesque place and looks very interesting in itself as if it grows directly from the rock.