Schloss Dornbach, Renaissance water castle in Malta, Austria.
Schloss Dornbach is a water castle in the Salzburg region surrounded by a wide moat and featuring pointed arch portals from the 15th century and stone window frames from the 16th century. The three-story building combines medieval fortification elements with later architectural details added during the Renaissance period.
The castle first appeared in records in 1462 under the ownership of Andreas von Weißbriach. From 1639 to 1932 it belonged to the Counts of Lodron, marking a long period of stability and development for the property.
The castle displays artwork from different periods, including Renaissance elements and baroque stone figures of Mary and John of Nepomuk on its outer walls. This mix of styles reflects the various times when the building was rebuilt and renovated.
The castle sits at approximately 797 meters elevation in a remote area and is reached via a local road. Today it functions as a holiday accommodation and therefore cannot be visited spontaneously without prior arrangement.
A wide wall with arrow slits from the 14th century surrounds the building and demonstrates the original defensive purpose of the castle. These fortifications have rarely survived intact, making it a valuable example of medieval water defense architecture in the region.
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