The remains of the castle can be visited
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Schenken Castle
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The Schenkenschlösschen was built around 1565 by Franz von Apponex. Later, ownership changed to the Schenken von Castell. In 1796, the castle was destroyed during shelling by French revolutionary troops. Today, only a tower remnant can be seen.
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