Rastenberg Castle

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Rastenberg Castle was probably built around 1200 by Rauheneck family. It was badly damaged during Hussite Wars in the 15th century and again during the Thirty Years' War in 1620 and 1645. The castle has preserved mostly its medieval appearance despite of restorations.

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Address
Rastenberg 1, Rastenfeld, Austria

Established
c. 1200

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