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Artstetten Castle is a château near the Wachau valley in Lower Austria. The first record of the name Artstetten was in the mid-13th century. Soon afterwards the medieval fortress became a castle that had a rapid succession of different owners, until Emperor Franz I. acquired it in 1823. In the middle of a dreamy park - there is this "fairytale castle. The permanent exhibition "Archduke Franz Ferdinands Life & Actions" offers a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his family. The visitor will also find relaxation and entertainment - on the beautiful terrace with a view over the large park, in the museum shop with its large colorful assortment...
