!!!Frondsberg

Frondsberg near Anger, Styria, district of Weiz, castle in the 
municipality of Koglhof. Built on a steep rocky peak falling towards 
Feistritz, first documented mention in 1265, was transformed in 
1560-1600 from a medieval circular fortress to a Renaissance palace. 
The medieval sections of the castle were integrated into a closed 
complex (three wings around a small inner courtyard with two-story 
arcade supported by pillars) and elevated to the height of the rest of 
the palace. Great Hall with hunting scenes (1734/1735) and coffered 
ceiling, chapel with altar (17%%sup th/%  century). Very well 
preserved and furnished.


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