Tanzenberg Castle, Renaissance castle and school in Sankt Veit an der Glan, Austria.
Tanzenberg Castle is a Renaissance castle in Sankt Veit an der Glan that serves today as a school building and gymnasium. The structure consists of four wings surrounding a large rectangular courtyard that houses various educational spaces and classrooms.
The castle was first mentioned in written records in 1247 and later came under the control of the Lords of Mordax. In the 16th century, it underwent major reconstruction into Renaissance architecture, shaping its appearance today.
The Seminar Church inside displays neo-Romanesque architecture with mosaics showing saints and religious scenes on the walls. Visitors can observe this artistic decoration in the three-nave basilica and experience the spiritual feeling of the space.
The site functions mainly as a private school building under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gurk, so visits may be restricted or available only by request. Visitors should check beforehand whether guided tours or special hours for the public are offered.
Young Archduke Maximilian spent several weeks at this castle during his childhood, staying there with his sister Kunigunde. This time before the early 16th-century Renaissance transformation was a formative event in the place's history.
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