The secrets of Babenberger: Austria's promotion in the Middle Ages!

The secrets of Babenberger: Austria's promotion in the Middle Ages!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The Babenberg dynasty shaped Austria's fortunes from 976 to 1246 and left an impressive legacy. In a fascinating documentary of the ORF state studio in Lower Austria, the rule of this influential family, among other things through the establishment of important buildings and cultural treasures, is alive. The documentary leads us to a search for traces that from Gars Castle on Kamp, where Leopold III. Guard to the Klosterneuburg Abbey and the collegiate church in Lilienfeld extends, where Duke Leopold VI. and his daughter Margarete are buried. The Babenberger, including striking personalities such as St. Leopold III. href = "https://www.ots.at/presseausendung/ots_20241216_ots0016/ein-land-als-babenberger-und-ihr-oesterreich"> ots.at is shown.

the rulers and their witnesses

Leopold VI, also known as Leopold of the glorious, ruled from 1198 until his death in 1230. As Duke of Austria, he not only brought Gothic architecture to Austria, but also played a central role in religious conflicts and political alliances, among other things through his marriage connections with the Byzantine princess Theodora Angelina and the dispute between Kaiser Friedrich II. And Pope Gregor IX. to be settled, such as wikipedia . The Babenberger dynasty was peaked under his rule and he created important infrastructures such as the Lilienfeld Abbey.

The document also illuminates other important family members, such as Agnes and Leopold V., and their influence on the social and cultural life of their time. This remarkable cultural heritage is reflected in the countless works of art and relics that are of central importance for the history of the region. Encounters with historical sites and artifacts not only offer viewers a look into the past, but also an understanding of the power games and strategic decisions of these rulers.