Burgruine Petersberg, Medieval castle ruins in Friesach, Austria.
The Petersberg Castle sits on a high ridge, featuring a six-story keep and remnants of two chapels overlooking the Metnitz river valley.
King Ludwig the German granted the estate to Archbishop Adalwin of Salzburg in 860, with the castle construction beginning around 1076 during the Investiture Controversy.
The castle structure now houses the Friesach City Museum, displaying collections that document the region's mining industry and medieval trade activities.
Visitors can access both the castle ruins and the museum, which includes the restored Rupert Chapel located within the main tower complex.
The castle's fortifications incorporate shell towers on the north and south sides of the Upper Courtyard, extending to the rocky summit of Petersberg.
Location: Friesach
Address: Petersberg 18
GPS coordinates: 46.95140,14.40250
Latest update: March 18, 2025 04:09
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