Liechtenstein New Castle

Liechtenstein Castle is a largely reconstructed Neoclassical castle complex south of Maria Enzersdorf in Lower Austria, which today serves as a retirement home.

Under Prince Johann I of Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein Castle, located directly south of the then unrestored Liechtenstein Castle, was built as a summer residence in 1820–21. Previously, a manor house stood in its place, which was destroyed in 1683 and rebuilt from 1686. In the 19th century, the complex developed into a multi-winged castle. Its construction was led by the architects Joseph Kornhäusel and Joseph Franz Engel. The facade was modeled after Weilburg Castle in Baden.

The castle was placed under monument protection in 1939. During the Soviet occupation after World War II and its subsequent use as a reception camp for Hungarian refugees in 1956, it was severely damaged. It was then sold by the Princely House of Liechtenstein. In 1961, the eastern side wing and outbuildings were demolished. The lack of a specific purpose was, as "always a particular problem with large, empty buildings." Once the new purpose as a retirement home was found, the Federal Monuments Office exceptionally agreed that the side wings could be rebuilt true to the original after their demolition. This happened from 1977 to 1989. The view of the BDA on this matter was: "Although historical building fabric can never be replaced by copies, there was no other option here to preserve the significant ensemble that Liechtenstein Castle forms together with the castle and garden, the rest of the castle except for the central building. Today, the externally reconstructed castle serves as a senior residence. Theater is performed in the cellar during the summer.