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Grafenegg is a
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(Municipality) in the
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district of
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History

Originally called Etsdorf-Haitzendorf, it changed its name in 2003.


Population


Sights

Grafenegg is renowned for Grafenegg Castle, owned by the Duke of Ratibor, Prince of Corvey of the House of Hohenlohe. The castle grounds are the site of the Grafenegg Music Festival and
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References

Cities and towns in Krems-Land District {{LowerAustria-geo-stub