This magnificient beast is one of the largest fortified castles you can find. The Romans built it as a fort side piece and later it was home to several dukes and earls. They even carved parts of its spacious cellars out of the underlying rocks.
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Vianden houses a weaponary hall, a ballroom, a crypt and several bedrooms and living rooms.
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In 1820 the mayor bought the castle and sold parts of the roof, the windows, doors and more.
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The structure originates in a Roman castell from 360 to 450 Anno Domini.
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Long time owners, the earls of Vianden, were the most powerful family in the area.
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The EU helped financing the great castle's restauration.
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The great knights' hall can host 500 guests while the whole structure measures 85 to 30 meters.