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Founded: c. 1220Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)
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Tierberg Castle was built in 1220 by Arnold von Tierberg. It was enlarged as hunting castle by Stetten family in 1403. Since 1475 it was owned by Hohenlohe-Langenburg family over 500 years until 1974.
Duino Castle was built by the Wallsee family in 1389 on the cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. It replaced an older castle from the 11th century. Over time, the Wallsee family disappeared and the castle, after having been used as a prison, became the residence of the Luogar and Hofer.
At the end of the 19th century it became the property of Prince Alexander von Thurn und Taxis from the Czech branch of the House of Thurn and Taxis. It remains with the family to this day with his great-grandson Prince Carlo Alessandro della Torre e Tasso, Duke of Castel Duino the current owner. The castle has been opened to the public as a museum and park.