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Burgruine Rauhenstein | |
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Lower Austria, Austria | |
Type | Castle |
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Built | 12th century |
Burgruine Rauhenstein is a castle in Baden bei Wien, Lower Austria, Austria. It was constructed in the 12th century. It is known to be the location where Karl van Beethoven, Ludwig van Beethoven's nephew, attempted suicide in July 1826.
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Burg Hartenstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Hartenstein is 516 metres (1,693 ft) above sea level.
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Burgruine Mödling is a castle ruin in Mödling, Austria. The former hill castle sits at 259 metres (850 ft) above sea level.
Burg Perchtoldsdorf is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Perchtoldsdorf is 261 metres (856 ft) above sea level.
Burg Plankenstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Plankenstein is 657 metres (2,156 ft) above sea level.
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