= Eferding = '''Eferding''' is the third oldest city in Austria. <> ---- == History == The '''Scovenberch''' (a.k.a. Schaunberg) dynasty was raised by [[WorldHistory/HolyRomanEmpire/FrederickBarbarossa|Frederick Barbarossa]]. They established a castle in '''Hartkirchen''' around 1150. Nearby '''Eferding''' grew rapidly and was granted city rights in 1222. In the 16th century, Schaunberg Castle fell into disrepair and the family relocated to Eferding. The Schaunbergers dynasty ended in 1559 with the '''Starhemberg''' dynasty inheriting; Eferding Castle became known as '''Starhemberg Castle'''. ---- CategoryRicottone CategoryCity