Schloss Engelstein, Medieval hilltop castle in Großschönau, Austria.
The castle complex consists of a main fortress with a tower keep positioned above an outer bailey and service courtyard on a granite hill.
Construction of Engelstein Castle began around 1300 following the destruction of Harmannstein Castle, initially starting as a watchtower at a road intersection.
The castle chapel contains both Gothic and Baroque architectural elements, reflecting different periods of Austrian architectural development through centuries.
Three artificial ponds surround the castle structure on different sides, originally serving as defensive features against potential attackers.
A copper engraving by Georg Matthäus Vischer from 1629 documents the original form and architectural details of this thirteenth-century fortress.
Location: Großschönau
Address: Engelstein 1, 2, 4, 5
GPS coordinates: 48.64055,14.94370
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:04
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