Castles and historic sites in Feldkirch

Feldkirch and its surroundings preserve a significant collection of medieval and Baroque architecture. This list spans from the dominant Schattenburg Castle and the strategic ruins of Neu-Schellenberg and Tosters to secular noble residences like Schloss Amberg and Palais Liechtenstein. These defensive and administrative sites are complemented by historic religious landmarks, including the Romanesque-rooted Petronillakapelle and the ancient parish church of Altenstadt, reflecting the region's long-standing cultural and political importance in the Rhine Valley.

Castles & Historic Sites — Map

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Schattenburg Castle

Schattenburg is a castle, museum and restaurant in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg. Schattenburg is 480 metres above sea level..

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Obere Burg

Obere Burg, also known colloquially as Burg Neu-Schellenberg, is a castle ruin located in the municipality of Schellenberg, Liechtenstein.

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Schloss Amberg

A 16th-century castle located on a low hill in the Levis district. Originally built as a noble residence, the structure retains late-medieval architectural features and is used today for cultural events.

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Ruine Tosters

Remains of a medieval hilltop castle situated on a rocky spur of the Schellenberg. The site preserves fragments of the keep and curtain walls, providing insight into the region's medieval defensive network.

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Petronillakapelle

A Roman Catholic chapel in Altenstadt with a Romanesque core. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in the area, featuring historical frescoes and late-Gothic architectural elements.

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Palais Liechtenstein

A Baroque town palace in the city center built in the late 17th century. The building now serves as a public art gallery and cultural center, housing the municipal archives and library.

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Pfarrkirche heilige Pankratius und Zeno

The parish church of Altenstadt, featuring foundations that date back to the 9th century. The current structure exhibits a blend of Gothic and Baroque styles and serves as a central historic landmark.

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St. Agatha

A Roman Catholic parish church in Meiningen with late Gothic origins. The building is a notable example of local ecclesiastical architecture in the Rhine Valley.

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