Schloss Weyer, Medieval castle in Judenburg, Austria
Schloss Weyer is a three-story castle structure in Judenburg featuring a horseshoe-shaped courtyard lined with arcaded walkways. The western facade displays two corner towers and a wooden roof turret, while the interior is divided into residential apartments accessed through bridges and an elevator tower that connects the various levels.
The structure originated in the 16th century from a farmhouse that Wilhelm Graswein transformed into a noble residence after acquiring it from House Liechtenstein. The family's elevated social position was officially recognized in 1522 when Archduke Ferdinand I granted them an improved coat of arms.
The castle's name comes from the old pond that once functioned as a water moat and defensive wall around the structure. These water-based defenses shaped how people experienced and remembered the place for centuries.
The castle is now residential and can be viewed from the outside, with the courtyard partially accessible to visitors. Keep in mind that most interior spaces are private apartments and cannot be freely entered.
A small pond on the grounds is a direct remnant of the original weir that gave the castle its name. This quiet body of water remains a physical reminder of when the fortress was surrounded by water defenses.
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