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his mountain pony every day. In the afternoon, he would visit the nearby surroundings. Returning after sunset, he would spend the time until supper, and often afterwards, on the balcony, always accompanied by one of his sons. Guests usually visited twice a week. Members of the
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the terrace of the loggia through three tall doors. The shallow barrel vault of the hall is adorned with classical decorative paintings in grisaille technique. The walls are structured by arched door frames and blind arches. The wall paintings in the lunettes, created by
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Liechtenstein castle was constructed in the 12th century. Initially, it was owned by the
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One of the artificial ruins within the landscape garden is the Amphitheatre. It was created by prince Johann I of Liechtenstein to enhance the black-pine forest he had planted in 1808. Also, it served as a viewpoint over the surrounding area. Its design is from the architect Joseph Hardtmuth.
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of eastern Austria after the Second World War, the palace was requisitioned by Russian occupying forces until 1955. Subsequently between 1955 and 1956, it was used a refugee camp for Hungarians who left Hungary after the attempted
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