Schloss Seltenheim, Renaissance castle in Klagenfurt, Austria
Schloss Seltenheim is a Renaissance castle in Klagenfurt featuring two main stories organized around a central courtyard with columned arcades. A three-story tower rises on the west side, and a projecting bay window marks the southwest corner.
The site was first recorded in 1193 as Saldenhofen and changed hands among noble families including the Liechtensteins and Windischgrätz over the centuries. The structure that stands today was rebuilt during the 1800s on a new location.
The chapel inside honors the Holy Trinity and displays three altars dating from the 1600s, each with their own character and craftsmanship. The Tuscan columns supporting the organ loft show the attention to detail that went into the space.
The castle sits on a hilltop near the Klagenfurt-Seltenheim golf course, making it easy to locate in the landscape. A major restoration in 1972 prepared it for summer concerts and special events open to visitors.
The castle today occupies a different location than the original Seltenheim fortress, which sat on Seltenheimer Berg and vanished completely over time. This shift in location marks a major turning point in the site's long story.
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