Lamberg Castle

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Schloss Lamberg originates from the 10th century and was first time mentioned in 985 AD. It was called Styraburg and owned by the Traungauer family (of the Otakare branch). Later the castle was moved to to the hands of Bamberg and Habsburg families.

In 1666 the castle was acquired by Count of Lamberg. After a fire was destroyed the old castle in 1727 the new palace was built. It was damaged in the Napoleonic Wars in 1800, 1805 and 1809. Today the Lamberg castle is used for cultural events.

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Address
Panoramaweg, Steyr, Austria

Established
985 AD / 18th century

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