Waxenberg - Altes Schloss, Medieval castle in Oberneukirchen, Austria.
Waxenberg - Altes Schloss is a two-story castle with a horseshoe-shaped layout in Oberneukirchen. It features an octagonal courtyard well and a chapel with altar in its southeast corner.
Lightning destroyed the original structure in 1756, after which it underwent major reconstruction. The Starhemberg family took over and transformed it into their noble residence.
The chapel has served as the parish church since 1784, showing the castle's deep connection to the local community. The high altar, created in 1892, continues to shape the religious life of the surrounding area.
The castle houses the Wassergenossenschaft Waxenberg organization and is open for visitors to explore. When visiting, take time to examine the architectural details, the courtyard, and the chapel.
The west wing displays coats of arms from four noble families: Starhemberg, Jörger, Gera, and Turzo von Bethlen-Falva. These heraldic emblems record the connections and alliances that shaped the estate through its past.
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