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Plankenstein Castle

Austria · 12th century

Plankenstein Castle in Austria
Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Burg Plankenstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Plankenstein is 657 metres (2,156 ft) above sea level.

Text adapted from “Burg Plankenstein” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plankenstein Castle ranks #3,895 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #96 of the 239 mapped in Austria. Founded 1186, it is older than 78% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 763 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is St. Pölten, 32 km away. See how Austria compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plankenstein Castle?

Plankenstein Castle stands in Austria, at 48.02524°, 15.27889°.

When was Plankenstein Castle built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1186. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Plankenstein Castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,895 of 9,035 worldwide, and #96 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 Plankenstein Castle?

Schallaburg, about 19 km away.

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