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Culture of Carinthia. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Burg Hochosterwitz Each city of Carinthia has its own unique historical monuments giving travelers a lot of impressions. Klagenfurt is the capital of the region; it has lots of historical objects, as well as popular tourist cities of the country do. The picturesque Neuer Platz is considered the center of the city; there are several important city symbols next to it. These include unusual Lindwurm fountain and the building of Landhaus. Fans of excursions should definitely look into the Hall of heraldry and visit the Civic Museum, as well as to see one of the main symbols of the capital, the Cathedral.
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There are numerous religious monuments in Carinthia; the age of some local abbeys and monasteries is more than a thousand years. There is a beautiful Dominican Monastery in Friesach; it was founded in the early 13th century. Nearby there is the picturesque basil housing priceless works of art and religious artifacts.
St. Paul im Lavanttal is famous due to its Benedictine Abbey; it was founded in the 11th century and is considered one of the oldest in the region. Its main decoration is the incomparable Basilica made in a unique architectural style. It represents an original combination of Romanesque and Gothic style. This religious monument has a rich collection of old paintings and frescoes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Among other religious monuments Gurk Cathedral located in the town of the same name is notable. This is an incredibly beautiful architectural structure that holds the oldest tapestry in Carinthia. Lavish frescos represent main decorations of the cathedral.
There are numerous fortifications in Carinthia; some of them have managed to survive to the present day only partially. Among them is the scenic castle of Petersbeg in Freez; it has remained a permanent venue for summer theater festivals for many years. Strasbourg can boast an amazing 12th century fortress that is home to the interesting museum. This amazing historical building has retained many primeval elements; guests can admire incomparable vaulted ceilings of the fortress and appreciate the rich collection of artifacts.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Carinthia and surroundings

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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Carinthia and around
♥   Art museum 'Museum Moderner Kunst Kaernten' Klagenfurt, 14.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Carinthia
♥   Dom Maria Himmelfahrt, Gurk, 18.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Bazilika Marije Pomagaj, Brezje, 43.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Dom Sankt Andrä, Sankt Andrä im Lavanttal, 49 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika Maria Loreto, Sankt Andrä im Lavanttal, 49.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Stolna cerkev sv. Nikolaja, Ljubljana, 78.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Carinthia and near

Bled Town

From the series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”
The picturesque town of Bled is in Slovenia, close to the border with Austria and Italy. The main character of this ancient city is the castle, the first mention of which dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. The Bled Castle is located on a cliff top that is 130 meters high. This cliff overlooks the other prominent attraction of the region - Lake Bled. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Carinthia

Culture guide to Carinthia. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Carinthia: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Carinthia. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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