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Arbesbach

lt: Arbesbachasas
ru: Арбесбах

1024 Arbesbach 006 Arbesbach The market town Arbesbach is situated at an elevation of 849 m at the upper course of the river Großer Kamp in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria. The first mention in a document (Arwaizpach) dates back to 1246.

The parish church Sankt Ägidius [left, no. 1024: bottom right; right, no. 006: right] was built 1761–1772 in Baroque style. The parish was established in 1245.

The ruins of the castle [left, no. 1024: left; right, no. 006: top right] are the remnants of a construction of the 12th century. The castle keep is nicknamed 'the molar tooth of the Waldviertel'. 1083 Arbesbach


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