VADUZ CASTLE
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Vaduz Castle
Bergstrasse 2, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Vaduz Castle towers around 120 metres above the capital Vaduz. It is the landmark of the capital of Liechtenstein and can be seen from far away. The origins of the castle probably lie in the 12th century. The keep was probably one of the first buildings to be built and later supplemented by a residential tower. This residential tower can be dated to 1287. It was first mentioned in 1322.
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It came into the possession of the House of Liechtenstein in 1712 and served as the seat of the bailiwick under the name Hohenliechtenstein with official apartments in the west wing until 1732. After that it increasingly fell into disrepair and was only thoroughly renovated and restored between 1905 and 1912.
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Prince Franz Josef II then had it expanded and made habitable. In 1939 he moved in with his family and took up permanent residence.
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How to get there:
From the town of Vaduz, you can reach the castle by car or by foot. Unfortunately it’s not readily accessible via public transit.Walking to it from the town of Vaduz is also an option. It’s only about 1 km from the main roundabout in the center of town to the castle. Much of the path on the way is either directly on the main road, which is a narrow two-lane road with nowhere to walk for pedestrians, or parallels it. Still, it offers nice views over town and only takes 15-30 minutes.
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