Schloss Lodron, Gmünd, Castle and local museum in Gmünd, Austria.
Schloss Lodron is a castle and local museum in Gmünd featuring a large interior courtyard. The building occupies a corner position at the main square, with its north wing connecting to the upper city gate.
Construction of the castle began in 1610 under master builder Daniel Deutta. Work was completed between 1651 and 1654 under the direction of Anton Riebeler.
The castle now serves as both a school and a public museum for the town. Visitors can see collections related to local history and heritage within its rooms.
The building holds protected monument status under Austrian heritage laws. Visitors should note that it functions as both a school and museum, so opening hours may vary accordingly.
Two stone lions from the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg decorate the eastern garden front of the castle. They were placed around 1670 as heraldic symbols of the Lodron family.
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