Dunkelstein, Medieval castle ruins in Ternitz, Austria.
The castle ruins stand atop Petersberg mountain at 412 meters, featuring preserved walls and foundations of residential and economic buildings.
The fortress, constructed around 1100, served as the residence of the noble Dunkelstein family until its destruction in the mid-13th century.
Archaeological excavations in the 1990s revealed multiple construction phases and artifacts, including a 15th-century coin hoard and a 13th-century seal.
The ruins remain accessible throughout the year without entrance fees, with information panels explaining the preserved wall sections west of the church.
The original castle site now houses the baroque St. Peter and Paul Church, with a small plateau containing the Holy Sepulchre Chapel and Calvary.
Location: Ternitz
GPS coordinates: 47.71556,16.04944
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:50
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