Schloss Mayerhofen, Medieval castle in Friesach, Austria.
Schloss Mayerhofen is a medieval castle in Friesach, Carinthia, featuring a three-story cubic structure with a triangular gable on its eastern facade. The building sits on spacious grounds and maintains its protected monument status.
The castle was first documented in 1303 when Archbishop Friedrich donated the estate to Maria-Magdalena Monastery in Friesach. Major reconstruction took place in the late 1600s.
The garden on the estate displays features from the early 1900s with a pavilion topped by an onion dome. Visitors can explore this garden and observe its historical landscaping style during their visit today.
The castle is located about one kilometer east of the St. Salvator village and is accessible via local paths. The grounds with its historical structures can be viewed from outside, but respect the protected monument status.
Archaeological excavations from 1937 near the castle unearthed a 4500-year-old skeleton with burial goods. This discovery reveals that the land around the castle has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
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