Maria Loretto, Protected castle in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Maria Loretto is a castle on a peninsula in the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee, featuring a massive square structure with a prominent tower. The building sits directly by the water, with views across the lake from its rooms and near the Maria Loretto Chapel positioned on the water's edge.
The castle was built in 1652 by Johann Andreas von Rosenberg and has shaped the landscape of Lake Wörthersee ever since. After a fire in 1708 destroyed most of its original towers, it was rebuilt and retained its basic form to this day.
The castle now functions as an event venue where visitors experience regional traditions through celebrations and local gastronomy. Many weddings and gatherings take place here, drawn to the lakeside setting and historical character of the rooms.
The castle is located at Lorettoweg 5 and is easily reached from Klagenfurt city center. Visitors should note that the site is primarily used as an event venue, so access depends on previous arrangements or public opening times.
The property contains both the main castle building and a separate Maria Loretto Chapel built on supporting walls above the Lend Canal. Many visitors overlook this chapel, which forms an architectural ensemble that completes the character of the entire site.
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