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Burg Freundsberg
Schwaz, Austria
Burg Freundsberg in Schwaz, Austria, was founded around 1150 by the Knights of Freundsberg.
The castle began as a five-story residential tower, parts of which still have original frescoes. In the 15th century, Archduke Sigismund of Austria purchased and rebuilt the castle, renaming it Sigismundruh during his reign. A late Renaissance castle church was added between 1634 and 1637.
Since 1948, the castle has housed the Schwaz Town Museum, which showcases the region's cultural history and the significance of silver mining. The castle sits on a hill with expansive views of the Inn Valley and includes a tavern that offers a medieval atmosphere. It remains a prominent symbol of Schwaz's heritage and historyBurg Freundsberg.
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Burggasse 55, 6130 Schwaz, Austria
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