Rossatz-Arnsdorf
Sign in to saveRossatz-Arnsdorf is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is located in the Wachau valley of the Danube, a popular destination for tourists, and has excellent views of the ruins of castle Dürnstein, where King Richard the Lion-Heart of England was held captive by Duke Leopold V.
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- Rossatz-Arnsdorf
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- Municipality
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- 80x110px
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- Austria
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- 270
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- Location within Krems-Land district
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- Austria
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- Lower Austria
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- Krems-Land
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- Franz Schütz
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Rossatz-Arnsdorf is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is located in the Wachau valley of the Danube, a popular destination for tourists, and has excellent views of the ruins of castle Dürnstein, where King Richard the Lion-Heart of England was held captive by Duke Leopold V.
== History == Evidence of 7th century Slavic settlement has been found on the steep slope of the Danube valley. In addition, place and field names with Slavic roots are common in the area. At the beginning of the 9th century, Emperor Charlemagne donated the territory of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Michael in Metten. The first documentary mention of "Rosseza" dates to about 985. From the 11th century, the place was owned by the Babenbergs and was expanded into the 13th century. In 1258, a judge is mentioned in a document. As a result, various sacred and secular lordships had possessions in Rossatz. In the 15th century, Emperor Frederick III granted Rossatz market rights.
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