Schloss Nechelheim, Protected heritage castle in Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, Austria
Schloss Nechelheim is a protected heritage castle in Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, Austria, distinguished by its three-story Baroque structure with a rectangular layout and two circular corner towers topped with high domes on the south facade. The entire complex is surrounded by parkland that belongs to the property.
The castle was first recorded in 1188 as 'Heim des Neche' and changed hands multiple times until Franz Xaver von Fraydenegg-Monzello transformed it into its current form in 1789. This 18th-century transformation shaped the appearance of the castle as we see it today.
The chapel on the second floor of the southwest tower displays wall paintings and a ceiling image of Saint Francis Xavier created by Joseph Michael Gebler in 1789. This artistic decoration reflects the religious importance the place held for the family at that time.
The castle sits at 570 meters (1,870 feet) above sea level and remains in private hands, so visitors can only view its exterior and surrounding parkland. When you walk through the park, you get a good view of the Baroque facade and towers from the grounds.
The vaulted anteroom displays an extensive collection of coats of arms from former owners, accompanied by historical paintings and weapons from different periods. This personal gallery offers insight into the noble families who inhabited the castle over the centuries.
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