Schloss Pitten

Schloss Pitten stands at 443 meters above sea level in Lower Austria, featuring medieval stone walls and residential sections added during the 19th century.

The original fortress, documented in 1094, served as a border defense until Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus captured and destroyed it in 1482 after a four-year siege.

The castle preserves the Pittener Corvinusbecher, a historic chalice awarded to Wolfgang Teufel for his strategic defense during the Hungarian siege.

The castle contains a remarkable 140-meter deep well, constructed in the early 17th century without the use of explosive materials.

During the siege, the castle steward Wolfgang Teufel sent his last provisions to the Hungarian king, making him believe the fortress held abundant supplies.

Location: Pitten

Address: Bergstraße 37

GPS coordinates: 47.71647,16.19058

Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:47