Fortress
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Burg Hochosterwitz
Perched dramatically atop a 172-meter limestone crag in Carinthia, Burg Hochosterwitz is one of Austria's most iconic and unassailable medieval fortresses. Protected by a winding access path guarded by 14 intricate fortified gate towers, the castle was never conquered throughout its long history. Beneath its legendary armor collections and impregnable bastions lie centuries of military folklore, including tales of the clever besieging of Margaret Maultasch and reports of phantom guards pacing the ramparts.