Story (Klagenfurt)

Monument to Bernard von Spanheim

Monument to Duke Bernhard von Spanheim, who, according to preserved written evidence, founded the first settlement of Klagenfurt on the site of the Old Square (12th century). An interesting detail is connected...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

For lovers of legends and urban sculpture

dragon fountain

The Dragon Fountain was created in 1583 by an unknown master. The composition of the fountain is the personification of the legend of how Klagenfurt appeared and one of the symbols of the city. Legend...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

Urban architecture lovers

old town hall

The Old Town Hall is a former Welzer Palace built in 1600. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the building was used as the City Hall. Fresco of Themis on the faç ade by Fresken Fromiller. Located...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

Urban architecture lovers

New town hall

The Town Hall building was built as the residence of the Rosenberg family in the 16th century and has been used for receptions and balls for centuries. The Habsburg imperial family used to stay here. Since...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

Urban architecture lovers

Column of the Holy Trinity

Initially, the column of the Holy Trinity was made of wood and dedicated to the victory of the city over the plague (1680). A little later, after the military victory over the Turks, a cross with a crescent...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago