Hochosterwitz Castle
Hochosterwitz Castle is part of the Tentative list of Austria in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
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.
Map of Hochosterwitz Castle
Load mapThe 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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Site Info
- Full Name
- Hochosterwitz Castle
- Country
- Austria
- Added
- 1994
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Structure - Military and Fortifications
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- By ID
Site History
1994 Added to Tentative List
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