!!!Moosham

Moosham, province of Salzburg, district of Tamsweg, castle in the 
municipality of Unternberg on a ridge protruding from the south face 
of the Mitterberg mountain; first documented mention 1256 (1202). The 
Roman road station of Immurium west of the castle was excavated 
between 1964 and 1970 (town hall, bath, Mithras shrine). Moosham 
Castle was constructed out of 2 castles dating from the 13%%sup th/%  
century, the lower castle started falling into decay in 1790 and 
rebuilding started in 1892. The upper castle was partly rebuilt in 
1515-1522 and completed at the end of the 16%%sup th/%  century, after 
1892 restored and enlarged by Count H. Wilczek. Late Gothic castle 
chapel converted in Baroque style, with frescoes by G. Lederwasch 
(18%%sup th/%  century), late Gothic winged altar-piece, glass 
paintings and carvings (15%%sup th/%  century). Inside the castle, a 
first-class collection of objects of folk culture from many countries 
is on display. Nature park.


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