Maria Enzersdorf (
Central Bavarian
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: ''Maria Enzasduaf'') is a small city in the district of
Mödling
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Mödling lies in Lower Austria's industrial zone (Industrieviertel). The Mödlingbach, a brook which rises in the Vienna Woods, ...
in the
Austria
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n state of
Lower Austria
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.
There are several castles and ruins in the forests surrounding Maria Enzersdorf, including
Liechtenstein Castle and the Schwarzer Turm (Black Tower) in the surrounding forest and
Schloss Hunyadi in the town itself.
History
Maria Enzersdorf was most likely settled by the
Romans and the Celts. It is mentioned for the first time in the 12th century. During this time period was also when
Liechtenstein Castle was constructed as a fortress against the
Magyars
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.
The town was destroyed in 1529 and 1683 by the
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and
second Ottoman sieges.
From 1938 to 1954, the town was part of Vienna's 24th district.
Population
Economy

The town is the location of the headquarters of the energy company
EVN Group.
References
External links
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In German - Maria Enzersdorf Attractions
Cities and towns in Mödling District
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