Krumau Castle

Description

Krumau Castle sits beautifully on a rock near the centre of the village next to the river Kamp. Krumau Castle was first mentioned in 1172. The castle became the summer residence for Queen Margarethe of Austria after she was banished by her husband King Pfzemysl Ottokar II of Bohemia in 1261.

Later the castle was damaged during sieges, most notably in 1619. After which it was rebuilt in 1667/1668. From the 18th century on however, the castle fell to ruin. From 1959 on the castle was partially rebuilt.

Address
Krumau am Kamp 1, Krumau am Kamp, Austria

Established
12th century

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