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.
aydin_h says I finally saw it in the snow the other day, after visiting Carinthia many times: https://flic.kr/p/2knq2ub
Haplo12345 says Wonder how long it would take for a siege to break that castle’s provisions, safely to boot.
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?
the_tza says
Was it never conquered because everyone who tried failed, or because nobody ever tried?
AtreyuLives says
would not want to shovel that driveway
aydin_h says
I finally saw it in the snow the other day, after visiting Carinthia many times: https://flic.kr/p/2knq2ub
Aesir81 says
Imagine being the poor bastard(s) whose job it was to cart food up there.
Haplo12345 says
Wonder how long it would take for a siege to break that castle’s provisions, safely to boot.
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?
teemodidntdieforthis says
Well now I know where GRRM got his inspiration for The Eyrie from
rylasorta says
This castle was the basis for the castle in James Bond: Nightfire. fun times.
adhonorem92 says
Reminds me of Minas Tirith from LOTR.
johhnytexas says
Bronn would have impregnated the bitch