Schloss Rotenturm, Historicist castle in Rotenturm an der Pinka, Austria
Schloss Rotenturm is a castle with historicist architecture in Rotenturm an der Pinka. The building features a four-story tower at its eastern corner and displays red-painted walls adorned with lighter decorative elements across its entire exterior.
The castle was built between 1862 and 1864 under architect Antal Weber. It replaced a medieval water fortress that previously occupied the northwestern location.
The castle once housed the valuable art collections of Count Julius and Countess Emilie Erdődy until 1929. These collections show how wealthy aristocratic families filled their homes with important artworks.
The castle can be viewed from outside and is visible from the road. For a better understanding of the interior spaces, visitors should check ahead about available tours.
The building combines Romanesque, Moorish, Gothic, and Renaissance elements in a single architectural style. It stands as one of the early examples of this historicist approach in Burgenland.
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