Prugg Castle (Harrach Castle), Rohrau
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Rohrau Castle is located in the municipality of Rohrau on the Lower Austrian border with Burgenland. The building houses the painting collection of the Counts of Harrach.
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Harrach Castle
(Schloss Prugg) built in the 12th century. Pledged to Leonhard IV von Harrach since 1564; owned by the Harrach family since 1625. Rebuilt several times - in the 18th century baroque building based on designs by Lukas v. Hildebrandt, rebuilt in the Gothic Revival style in the 19th century (Tudor style). Oldest part: Roman or pagan tower (Romanesque). Privately owned, can only be viewed from the outside.
Harrachpark: famous park from the 18th century (English landscape garden with rare trees).translated by•January 14, 2020
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