Schloss Hollenegg, Medieval castle in Bad Schwanberg, Austria
Schloss Hollenegg is a castle complex in Bad Schwanberg, in the Styria region of Austria, combining medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. It includes several arcaded courtyards, grand halls, and rooms with painted ceilings built up over many centuries.
The first written record of the site dates to 1163, in documents from Admont Abbey. The Liechtenstein family took ownership in 1821 and still holds the castle today.
Schloss Hollenegg hosts rotating art exhibitions that take place inside its historic rooms and courtyards. Visitors can see how spaces with stone arcades and painted ceilings are used as a setting for contemporary works.
The castle is open to the public only during certain periods, so checking current opening dates before visiting is a good idea. Guided tours are available and give access to the interior rooms, which are otherwise closed to visitors.
The Great Hall contains frescoes painted in 1750 by Philipp Carl Laubmann that fool the eye into seeing open columns and balconies on all four walls. The effect is convincing enough that visitors often pause to look twice before realizing everything is painted.
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