Hello From Austria: Medieval History Up Close At The Riegersburg Fortress And Explorations Of Styrias Volcano Region I
Having recovered from my action-packed day yesterday which included a photo safari of my home town, some extreme hiking and subsequent culinary feasting (to counteract any potential weight loss), my final day in Austria had arrived and it was also going to be an exciting one. My brother Ewald and my sister-in-law Anneliese had planned an outing to one of Styrias true medieval treasures: the Riegersburg, a majestic fortress that was first constructed in the 11th century in the strategically important border region of the Austrian empire.
Styria is one of the lesser known Austrian provinces, most people are more familiar with the area around the capital Vienna; the region surrounding Salzburg (Sound of Music country) and Tyrol with its high mountains and the capital of Innsbruck. Styria, although the second largest Austrian province that features the countrys second largest city (its capital, Graz), has largely remained below the radar of most North American tourists.
As far as I am concerned, it is one of the most beautiful spots, and I dont...