Burgruine Falkenstein (Oberfalkenstein)

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Oberfalkenstein Castle
Burg Oberfalkenstein
Obervellach, Carinthia,
Austria
Johannes der Taeufer Obervellach 001.jpg
Castle ruins with St John's chapel
Type Spur castle
Site history
Built12th century

Falkenstein Castle (Oberfalkenstein) is a ruined medieval castle near Obervellach in Carinthia, Austria. It was built in the 12th century as part of a larger fortification complex comprising the preserved advanced work of Niederfalkenstein below.

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46°55′20″N13°14′25″E / 46.9223333333°N 13.2401527778°E / 46.9223333333; 13.2401527778

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