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Burg Gussing

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burg gussing

Attribution: By Bwag - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 at, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28199670

Location
Gussing, Burgenland, Austria
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Built
12th century

Burg Gussing is the oldest castle in Burgenland. On June 30, 1524, the castle was acquired by the Batthyany family, which retains ownership through a historical foundation that provides for the care and maintenance of the castle.
Today, the castle acts as a tourist attraction in addition to being an important historical structure. Theater performances, concerts and readings can be attended on the castle grounds during the summer months, and there is a family museum located within.

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