The city still has an ancient Wasserburg castle. The first written mention of it dates back to 1185. The first owner of the castle was the noble aristocrat Dietmar von Wassenburg. His descendants owned the castle until the end of the 13th century. Over the war years, the magnificent Baroque castle was used as a place for soldiers' rest. Despite the difficult history, it managed to preserve its unique appearance. Now, the castle is located in the territory of a vast park with a nice pond with dots. In summer, a swimming pool, a golf course, tennis courts and other sports grounds operate there. Nearby, is another interesting fortification, Oksenburg castle. It is located on the bank of the river Traizen. The castle was built on a small rocky ledge, whose height is 30 meters. Built in the 14th century, it has been run by various monasteries and religious organizations for the years of its existence. During the Second World War, it was used as a military hospital. Recently, the ancient castle is available for various ceremonies. Wedding events are often held there. At the intersection of the historic Kremsergasse and Venerstrasse you can see a small old house with a beautifully decorated facade. In 1545 a pharmacy was opened in it. It is still operating now and is an important historical symbol for the city. The pharmacy has an amazing old interior. Here, you can purchase quality organic cosmetics of local production, balsams, and a lot of other nice souvenirs. In summer,
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Austria is famous for its excellent ski resorts, picturesque nature and numerous historic landmarks. Vienna is the most interesting city from the cultural point of view. During many centuries St. Stephen’s Cathedral has been considered the symbol of the city. Vienna is an old city and numerous historic buildings and places are treated with great care here, so in Vienna you will find many beautiful churches and castles, such as St. Ruprecht’s Church, Vatican Church, Schoenbrunn Castle, Belveder Castle, St. Bernard Chapel, Parliament House and Town hall. Just like most capitals, Vienna is home to numerous museums – Historic Museum, several Art Museums, Graphics Museum and Albertine Gallery. The former imperial residence Hofburg is worth close attention. The building of the residence took place in the 13th century. The treasury that is located in Hofburg stores many rare artifacts that once belonged to the Order of Golden Fleece. The Crown of the Holy Roman Empire is, without a doubt, the most famous and precious exhibit of the museum complex. The crown was made yet in 962 A.D.
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