Rothschildschloss

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Rothschild Castle (German: Schloss Rothschild), also known as Waidhofen Castle (German: Schloss Waidhofen), is a historic castle located in the town of Waidhofen an der Ybbs in southwestern Lower Austria. Originally a medieval castle from the first half of the 13th century, it was the seat of the Freising governors for centuries. Albert Salomon Anselm von Rothschild expanded it in 1875 to become the seat of his extensive estates. Rothschild utilized Friedrich von Schmidt for the neo-Gothic reconstruction.

Today, it is owned by the city and underwent a major renovation in 2007, during which the architect Hans Hollein added new architectural accents. In 2007, it was the venue for the Lower Austrian State Exhibition alongside Sankt Peter in der Au Castle. Today, it houses the "5e Museum", dedicated to the history of the city, as well as various other institutions in the city of Waidhofen.

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