Hochosterwitz Castle

Photo by Hubert.

Hochosterwitz Castle has been part of the Tentative list of Austria.

The Hochosterwitz Castle is a medieval fortress on the top of a dolomite rock towering over the surrounding plain. The specific feature are the 14 fortified gates along the winding access to the central castle.

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The coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.

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Full Name
Hochosterwitz Castle
Country
Austria
Added
1994
Withdrawn
2025
Type
Cultural
Link
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2025 Removed from Tentative List

1994 Added to Tentative List

Unesco Website: Hochosterwitz Castle

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