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-THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE-
Schloss Ort ⚔️
Orth Castle was first mentioned in documents in 909. Its name was then found again in 1053. Initially, the castle was surrounded by a moat and another outer wall. However, after a fire in 1626, the island structure was restored to the form seen today. The castle is an irregular triangle in shape. Most of the buildings were built in the late Gothic style.
The castle’s first rulers were nobles from the von Orth family, who were Styrian ministerials. The founder of the family is considered to be Hartnid von Orth, the great-grandson of the Bavarian Count Aribo II. The von Orth family owned the castle from the 10th century until 1244.
The last member of the dynasty came into conflict with the overlord, was imprisoned, and deprived of his family estates. From the second half of the 13th century, the castle changed hands several times in a short period of time, until in 1483 it became the personal property of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III.
This Habsburg representative transformed the island fortress into a luxurious residence, where he enjoyed spending his free time.
At the end of the 16th century, the castle was purchased by the city of Gmunden. By that time, the local burghers had become very wealthy from the salt trade.
However, in 1603, the castle was sold back to the Habsburg imperial domain.
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Schloss Ort ⚔️
Orth Castle was first mentioned in documents in 909. Its name was then found again in 1053. Initially, the castle was surrounded by a moat and another outer wall. However, after a fire in 1626, the island structure was restored to the form seen today. The castle is an irregular triangle in shape. Most of the buildings were built in the late Gothic style.
The castle’s first rulers were nobles from the von Orth family, who were Styrian ministerials. The founder of the family is considered to be Hartnid von Orth, the great-grandson of the Bavarian Count Aribo II. The von Orth family owned the castle from the 10th century until 1244.
The last member of the dynasty came into conflict with the overlord, was imprisoned, and deprived of his family estates. From the second half of the 13th century, the castle changed hands several times in a short period of time, until in 1483 it became the personal property of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III.
This Habsburg representative transformed the island fortress into a luxurious residence, where he enjoyed spending his free time.
At the end of the 16th century, the castle was purchased by the city of Gmunden. By that time, the local burghers had become very wealthy from the salt trade.
However, in 1603, the castle was sold back to the Habsburg imperial domain.
"Pure signal, no noise"
Credits Goes to the respective
Author ✍️/ Photographer📸
🐇 🕳️