High Middle Ages

The Fresco Museum Niedernburg is reminder of St. Mary's Church (12th Century), which was destroyed by the great fires of the 17th century.

The ruins of Pustý hrad Castle (also known as Old Zvolen Castle) are located on a partially forested hill in the Javorie Mountains near Zvolen in central Slovakia above the confluence of the Hron und Slatina rivers.

Built on the site of a mighty Slavic fortified settlement, the seat of the counts of Nitra and the sovereigns of Great Moravia, Nitra Castle is the central dominating feature of Nitra, the oldest city in Slovakia. Today it is the seat of the Diocese of Nitra.

Towering on a steep cliff, Trenčín Castle is undoubtedly one of the dominant features of the town of Trenčín and the entire region of Považie. Along with Spiš Castle and Devín Castle, it is one of the largest in Europe.

The jewel of Bojnice, a small town near Prievidza, is the "fairytale castle" Bojnický zámok, one of the most visited and beautiful castles, not only in Slovakia, but also in Central Europe.

The eastern horizon of the Zips region is dominated by the large silhouette of Spišský hrad Castle, which, with an area of almost 4 hectares, is one of the largest burjina complexes in Central Europe.

It’s an absolute must-see on any trip to Regensburg and a master-work of mediaeval architecture in Germany – the Stone Bridge.

The Golden Tower in Regensburg’s Old Town is a so-called Geschlechterturm, or ‘dynasty tower’ dating to the second half of the 13th century.

The city’s famous church stands wedged between the Benedictine monastery and the school and presents its Baroque façade to visitors on Széchenyi Square. Located on the south side of the square, the Benedictine monastery was the first two-storey building in Győr.

Located to the north of the capital city on the enchanting Danube Bend, Visegrád Citadel (Fellegvár) was built on a hilltop which affords stunning views over the countryside.

Esztergom Basilica is Hungary’s largest church, and also its most important by rank, as it is the cathedral of the country’s primate.

Hungary’s largest castle, Buda Castle – which is actually an entire castle district rather than just a single castle – is located in the midst of the capital city.

The history of the Old Town Hall can be traced back to the beginnings of the mediaeval city in the 13th century. The former seat of the city’s administration has been Bratislava’s Museum of City History since 1868.

Dating to the 15th century, the Gothic construction with its three naves was the coronation church of the Hungarian kings.

The castle, which towers high above the city on a hill, is Bratislava’s most prominent landmark. The castle was originally the seat of the rulers.

The House of Babenberg, Austria’s first ruling dynasty, arrived here more than 1,000 years ago. A castle, which was in the possession of a Bavarian count named Sizzo, was first mentioned in 830 in connection with the name Melk.

Göttweig’s imperial staircase was originally only accessible ‘pro hospitibus primae notae’, that is, for guests of the first order.

In 1192/93, King Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart, was imprisoned at Kuenringer Castle at the order of Leopold V of the House of Babenberg.

To the east, where the sun rises over Austria, lies a region that invites visitors to discover its rich diversity.

Klosterneuburg Abbey may have a nearly 900-year history, but its attraction for interested visitors today could hardly be more contemporary.

The Old Cathedral was built by the Jesuits during the period 1669–1683 according to plans by P.F. Carlone. It became the Bischofskirche (cathedral) when Joseph II made Linz a diocese.

Concealed behind huge trees, this church has almost unassuming look. St. Martin’s Church is one of the oldest church buildings in Austria.

Linz Castle dominates the skyline above the city. Combining historic and modern architecture, this point of interest is also home to a restaurant and the castle museum.

Discover Austria’s oldest city, Roman times, the Middle Ages, the recent recipient of the Cittàslow award; let Laurios, Enns’ mascot, take you on a tour, and storm our city’s landmarks on a visit to its three towers.

Clam Castle is unique because it isn’t a museum in the traditional sense, but rather a mediaeval castle that is still inhabited and fully furnished.

The castle of Eferding, which has been the property of the princely family of Starhemberg for centuries, is located in one of the oldest towns in Austria.

Founded in 1293, the abbey is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and has a very eventful history. Bishop Bernhard (Wernhart) von Prambach founded the abbey in 1293, and it was inhabited by Cistercian orders in 1295.

Situated in the heart of Passau’s Old Town, Niedernburg Convent was once a Benedictine Abbey and later the home of the ‘Englische Fräulein’ order.

One of the largest preserved castle complexes in the world towers over Passau. Veste Oberhaus is not just an impressive cultural monument; it is also home to several museums.

Documents show that this area has been settled since the 9th century, and Duke Otto II officially founded the town in 1250.

Founded in 766, Metten Benedictine Abbey played a crucial role in the clearance, settlement and conversion of the Bavarian Forest.

The Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on 432-metre-high Bogenberg Hill near the Lower Bavarian city of Bogen is an important destination for Catholic pilgrims in the Diocese of Regensburg.

Located on the Danube to the east of Regensburg, in Bach an der Donau, the museum documents 1,800 years of wine-growing tradition between Regensburg and Wörth an der Donau.

A metropolis with millions of inhabitants, a capital city that’s chock full of culture and spas alike, Budapest has a nearly magical way of casting visitors under its spell. It’s not for nothing that the Hungarian capital refers to itself as the ‘Pearl of the Danube’.

The castle, which towers high above the city on a hill, is Bratislava’s most prominent landmark. The castle was originally the seat of the rulers. Today, it is a symbol of Bratislava and houses the Museum of History. From the terrace, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind view of the city.

Passau is located at the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz, and borders directly on Upper Austria.

Situated at the Danube’s northernmost point, the city of Regensburg looks back on more than 2,000 years of history.