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Burgruine Gallenstein
🇦🇹 Austria · 13th century
Burgruine Gallenstein is a castle in Styria, Austria. The partially ruined Gallenstein Castle hosts many concerts and exhibitions as well as the annual Festival St. Gallen.
The noble family von Gallenstein resided at the castle at one point.
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Burgruine Gallenstein ranks #5,962 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #165 of the 201 mapped in Austria. Founded 1278, it is older than 67% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 861 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. The nearest day-trip guide is Linz, 73 km away. See how Austria compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Burgruine Gallenstein?
Burgruine Gallenstein stands in Austria, at 47.69033°, 14.62678°.
When was Burgruine Gallenstein built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1278. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Burgruine Gallenstein?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,962 of 8,134 worldwide, and #165 in Austria. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Burgruine Gallenstein?
Strechau Castle, about 29 km away.
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