Burg Liechtenstein
Posted by: Gavriel
N 48° 05.529 E 016° 16.316
33U E 594710 N 5327324
Burg Liechtenstein is situated near Mödling, a view kilometers south of Vienna
Waymark Code: WM3F0
Location: Niederösterreich, Austria
Date Posted: 11/06/2005
Views: 128
Castle Liechtenstein was built in the 12th century. It was destroyed during the war against Kara Mustafa's armies in 1683 and remained a ruin for 200 years. During the 19th century it was restored and the surroundings were designed. In the pine-forest south of the castle several fake ruins can be found. One of these was even used for a scene in "The Three Musketeers" (1993).
The castle can be visited, its also used for banquets.