Lienzer Klause

The Lienzer Klause was first documented between 1241 and 1253 and belonged to the Bishops of Brixen. It served to protect their possessions from the Counts of Görz. After being taken over by the Counts of Görz and later by Tyrol, the Klause also became a court seat in the 14th century. Expansion took place in the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly for defense against the Ottomans. In 1661, following the termination of a truce, the fortress was modernized under Christoph and Elias Gumpp and reinforced with bastions. In the 18th century, the Klause lost significance, was abandoned in 1782, and offered for sale.