Austria · 12th century
Schloss Gutenberg ranks #6,798 of 9,040 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #187 of the 239 mapped in Austria. Founded 1180, it is older than 78% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 763 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 8 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Graz, 19 km away. See how Austria compares in the castle statistics.
Schloss Gutenberg is a castle in Styria, Austria. Schloss Gutenberg is situated at a height of 567 meters.
Schloss Gutenberg stands on a prominent rock by the Raabklamm in Gutenberg an der Raabklamm parish.
The castle is a foundation of Luitold III of Waldstein, who moved into the castle in 1185. The castle has belonged to the Stubenberg family since 1288.
The oldest section from the 12th century was supplemented by a 2-story bailey that is protected by two moats. The outer moat is bridged today, the inner was filled in. The castle was remodeled and expanded, mixing the medieval style with Renaissance elements. An irregular four-story building complex with an almost pentagonal footprint and similarly pentagonal courtyard. The rustic gate faces south.
Text adapted from “Schloss Gutenberg” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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