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
Site information
Type Spur castle
Burgruine Falkenstein (Oberfalkenstein)
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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