Klosterneuburg

A history of the Babenberg Klosterneuburg is a town in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The first settlements in the area of today's Klosterneuburg date back to the Neolithic and are therefore more than 6000 years old. In 1133, Klosterneuburg was founded as a Benedictine monastery, which still exists today. It was the largest and most influential monastery in the region and became an important cultural and religious institution over the centuries.

city is closely linked to the history of the Babenbergs. The Babenbergs were a medieval noble family that played a decisive role in the development of modern Austria. They ruled from 976 to 1246 and were responsible for the development of Austrian statehood, jurisdiction and tax administration. The rise of the Babenbergs began with Count Leopold I, who was appointed Margrave of East Francia in 976. Under his rule, the area experienced a period of prosperity. He founded monasteries and cities, promoted trade and economy, and fortified its borders. His descendants expanded his territory and built castles and villages.

The decline of the Babenbergs began in 1246, when they lost their bailiwick to the Habsburg Rudolf I. The Habsburgs were a powerful noble family from southern Germany and had regarded the Babenbergs as their rivals. Due to the defeat against Rudolf I, the Babenbergs lost their supremacy and their land to the Habsburgs, who keep it to this day. Although the Babenbergs no longer rule as rulers, they have had a lasting influence on the culture and history of Klosterneuburg. The monastery, which they founded in 1133, is now a major tourist attraction and an important cultural and religious center. The many castles and villages they built are still preserved today and can be found in many places in the region.