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Weitra Castle
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StoneMaster
September 2, 2024
Cycling
Between 1201 and 1208, Hadmar II of Kuenring had the castle town of Weitra built. The castle stood in the south, at the highest point of the sloping granite plateau. Since its foundation, Weitra had the central military, administrative, judicial and ecclesiastical function in the so-called "Districtus Witrensis", and the castle town was also a central market town and place of refuge in times of war. [schloss-weitra.at/]
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Wolfgang STB
September 21, 2025
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At the beginning of the 13th century, Hadmar II of Kuenring had the castle town of Weitra built. Since its founding, Weitra held the central military, administrative, judicial, and ecclesiastical functions in the so-called "Districtus Witrensis" (District of Witrensis). It was also a central market town and refuge in times of war. In the 16th century, the castle was rebuilt into a magnificent Renaissance palace according to plans by Pietro Ferrabosco.
In 1994, the palace was renovated by Prince Johannes zu Fürstenberg and opened to the public.
More on the history: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Weitra
In 1994, the palace was renovated by Prince Johannes zu Fürstenberg and opened to the public.
More on the history: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Weitra
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Klaus
May 21, 2019
Road cycling
Schloss Weitra can be seen from afar. A visit is really recommended. Open from May to October, Wednesday to Monday 10:00 to 17:00.
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Elevation 580 m
1 May to 31 October daily from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Tuesday closed, group tours all year round by appointment
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