Liechtenstein Castle (Maria Enzersdorf)


Liechtenstein Castle is a privately owned castle near Maria Enzersdorf in Lower Austria, bordering Vienna. It is on the edge of the Wienerwald. The castle, originally built during the 12th century, was destroyed by the Ottomans in 1529 and 1683, and it remained in ruins until 1884, when it was rebuilt.
Liechtenstein Castle is the place of origin of the House of Liechtenstein, the ruling family of the Principality of Liechtenstein. The family owned the castle from at least 1140 until the 13th century, and again from 1808 to the present.
Today, the castle is mainly known for the Nestroy Theatre Festival, which is held annually during the summer months. The 1969 film A Walk with Love and Death, the 1971 film The Vampire Happening, the 1979 film The Fifth Musketeer, and the 1993 film The Three Musketeers featured shots of the castle.