Schloss Liechtenstein, Medieval castle in Maria Enzersdorf, Austria
Schloss Liechtenstein is a castle in Maria Enzersdorf, on the southern edge of the Vienna Woods in Austria. The stone building has a distinct silhouette with towers, arched windows, and a four-column entrance portico that dates to the 19th century reconstruction.
The castle was founded in 1130 by Hugo von Liechtenstein and served as the ancestral seat of the ruling family that later gave its name to a European principality. After repeated destruction over the centuries, it was rebuilt in 1884 in its current form.
Each summer, the castle hosts the Nestroy Theatre Festival, with performances held in the courtyard and interior halls. The setting gives the event a particular character that a conventional stage cannot offer.
The interior can only be visited on a guided group tour, which are offered on a regular basis. The castle is reachable by public transport from Vienna, and parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.
The castle is considered the origin of the Liechtenstein dynasty, whose name comes directly from this building rather than from the principality itself. The country took its name from the family, and the family took its name from this site in the 12th century.
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