At 2178 feet above sea level, the imposing castle of Hochosterwiz in Austria is undoubtedly one of the greatest in Europe. With 14 gates that snake their way up the rock, it was considered to be impregnable and was never conquered by enemy forces.

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1. the_tza says

   Was it never conquered because everyone who tried failed, or because nobody ever tried?

2. AtreyuLives says

   would not want to shovel that driveway

3. aydin_h says

   I finally saw it in the snow the other day, after visiting Carinthia many times: https://flic.kr/p/2knq2ub

4. Aesir81 says

   Imagine being the poor bastard(s) whose job it was to cart food up there.

5. Haplo12345 says

   Wonder how long it would take for a siege to break that castle’s provisions, safely to boot.

6. Mfgcasa says

   I would siege it. That castle looks painful to storm. Does it have any secret passageways or hidden entrances to bring food in?

7. teemodidntdieforthis says

   Well now I know where GRRM got his inspiration for The Eyrie from

8. rylasorta says

   This castle was the basis for the castle in James Bond: Nightfire. fun times.

9. adhonorem92 says

   Reminds me of Minas Tirith from LOTR.

10. johhnytexas says

    Bronn would have impregnated the bitch