How many castles can say they inspired a country’s name? Right before your eyes stands Burg Liechtenstein, a fortress woven into the very fabric of Austrian history and surprisingly, a small country’s identity. This isn’t just any ruin, this is where the powerful Liechtenstein family, who you might recognize from a certain European principality, can trace their roots. The Liechtenstein family’s story began here in the 12th century, within these very walls. They held onto this castle, their namesake meaning “bright stone”, for a century, leaving their mark on the region. But like many fortresses throughout history, Burg Liechtenstein faced its share of turmoil. The Ottomans, in their relentless advance, twice reduced the castle to rubble, once in 1529 and again in 1683. It wasn’t until the 19th century, under the guidance of Prince Johann II, that Burg Liechtenstein was resurrected from the ruins, thanks to architect Carl Gangolf Kayser. Today it stands as a proud testament to its resilient past.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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