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Eisenstadt is a city in Austria, the state capital of Burgenland. In the Habsburg monarchy, Eisenstadt/Kismarton was the seat of the Esterházy noble family. The composer Joseph Haydn lived there as Hofkapellmeister under Esterházy patronage.

Main attractions

Religious edifices

Bergkirche, hosuing Haydn's tomb.
Domkirche, late Gothic former military church, began in 1460.
Franziskanerkirche (Franciscan church), Built in 1629, it contains the crypt of the Esterházy family.
Jewish synagogue.

Castles and palaces

Schloss Esterházy and Schlosspark, the Esterházy castle and park.
Gloriette, the former Esterházy hunting lodge.

Buildings

Haydn mausoleum
Rathaus (city Hall)
Pulverturm (lit. "Powder tower")

Museums

Haydnmuseum , a museum dedicated to Franz Josef Haydn, who lived in the building between 1766 and 1778.
Landesmuseum (regional museum).
Österreichisches Jüdisches Museum (Austrian Jewish Museum).
Diözesanmuseum (museum of the local Roman Catholic diocese).
Feuerwehrmuseum (fire department museum).





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			Website for Eisenstadt Eisenstadt-Tourism.at Eisenstadt Hotels/Accommodations & Reservations We have no traveler comments for Eisenstadt, Austria. Help us and your fellow travelers and be the first. Click here to log your comments. Thank you. Welcome to Eisenstadt Eisenstadt is a city in Austria, the state capital of Burgenland. In the Habsburg monarchy, Eisenstadt/Kismarton was the seat of the Esterházy noble family. The composer Joseph Haydn lived there as Hofkapellmeister under Esterházy patronage. Main attractions Religious edifices Bergkirche, hosuing Haydn's tomb. Domkirche, late Gothic former military church, began in 1460. Franziskanerkirche (Franciscan church), Built in 1629, it contains the crypt of the Esterházy family. Jewish synagogue. Castles and palaces Schloss Esterházy and Schlosspark, the Esterházy castle and park. Gloriette, the former Esterházy hunting lodge. Buildings Haydn mausoleum Rathaus (city Hall) Pulverturm (lit. "Powder tower") Museums Haydnmuseum , a museum dedicated to Franz Josef Haydn, who lived in the building between 1766 and 1778. Landesmuseum (regional museum). Österreichisches Jüdisches Museum (Austrian Jewish Museum). Diözesanmuseum (museum of the local Roman Catholic diocese). Feuerwehrmuseum (fire department museum).