Fotografen: Andrea Gruber, Rainer Herrmann, Maria Scherf
Burghausen Castle, with almost all of its medieval fortifications still intact, extends over a length of more than 1000 metres and is one of the largest castle complexes in the world. From 1255 on it was the second residence of the dukes of Lower Bavarian and the court of their consorts. In the late Middle Ages Duke Georg der Reiche (George the Rich) turned the castle with its six courtyards into the strongest fortress in the country. In the historic Great Hall (Palas) are the ducal apartments and the castle chapel dedicated to St Elisabeth. The State Gallery has a collection of late Gothic panel paintings and a monumental picture cycle illustrating the history of Bavaria. There is a magnificent view of the surroundings from the viewing platform on the roof.
Subject
Architektur
Ort
Burg
Object Category
Bauwerk
Call Number / Inventory Number / Id Number
Identifier: 4222657-0
Holding Institution
Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen
Data Provider
Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen