Schloss Bruck | Museum der Stadt Lienz

In his work "Das Land Tirol. Ein Handbuch für Reisende" (The Land of Tyrol. A Handbook for Travelers), the Tyrolean topographer characterizes Schloss Bruck, a former residence of the Counts of Görz, as "worthy of a prince." And he is right. The city of Lienz seems to have perceived it similarly, as Schloss Bruck has been owned by the city since 1942. And it is not only an extremely impressive building, but also something like the "home" of the well-known East Tyrolean painter Albin Egger-Lienz. After all, Schloss Bruck, which must be regarded as ONE of THE sights, houses the most extensive collection of works by this extraordinary artist. Schloss Bruck has, to say the least, a long and eventful history behind it, and the path to today was long. It was built as a residential castle by the Counts of Görz between 1252 and 1277. In 1500, the last Görz count, Count Leonhard, died, and the castle fell to King Maximilian I by inheritance contract, who, however, handed over the castle to Baron Michael von Wolkenstein-Rodenegg after only one year. Further owners: the Haller Damenstift (Halle Women's Convent); under Emperor Joseph, the castle even served as a field hospital and barracks. After several other changes, Lienz finally took over the lordship of the castle in 1942 and henceforth acted as the new mistress of the castle. A stroke of luck for art lovers. Today's exhibitions are truly impressive and offer a colorful abundance of artistic positions. The Lienz and East Tyrol region is also repeatedly featured. In summary: A visit to Schloss Bruck will be unavoidable during your next stay in East Tyrol.