Group 2 | Station 11 | Castle’s Keep
The castle complex is dominated by the six-storey keep, which was built around 1200 CE.
It went into partial decay and was restored at the end of the 19th century.
It houses a monumental chapel (Rupert’s Chapel). Next to the keep are the remains of an older chapel (Gebhard’s Chapel or Konrad’s Chapel).
Today, the keep hosts Friesach’s town museum.
Image Gallery | Keep’s Exterior
Image Gallery | Keep’s Interior
Quick Facts
Structure | The Keep’s Architecture
Keep with Four Sides
The most dominant structure of Friesach’s castle complex is the keep. It is a four-sided stone structure. The tower tapers towards the top.
Four Wall Edges
The four vertical edges of the walls have been strengthened with larger rectangular stones.
Multiple Slits
The walls have multiple slits for firing arrows or crossbow bolts.
Windows and Wall Openings
Small, rectangular windows with iron grills can be seen on the walls.
The east face of the keep has two interesting windows. The largest window on the south face has a pointed apex. Towards the top, there is a window with a single mullion and two round arches (biforate window).
Crenellated Battlements
The top of the tower has crenellated battlements...
Hipped Roof
The keep has a hipped roof. The roof has four sides. All sides slope downwards from a ridge.
Labelled Image
Map: 11
Stations: 9 | 10 | 11 | 12A
Station 9 | Jester’s Path
Station 10 | St. Peter’s Church on Petersberg
Station 11 | Castle’s Keep
Station 12A | Petersberg Castle Ruins
