Culture of Carinthia. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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.
1. Going for a trip, you should definitely learn a few phrases in Austrian and take a phrasebook with you. Almost all the locals speak foreign languages, but prefer to communicate in their … Open
Carinthia is the southernmost province of Austria. These places attract mainly fans of ecotourism, as well as connoisseurs of art and history eager to explore priceless monuments of history … Open
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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Art galleries in Carinthia and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Moderner Kunst Kaernten' Klagenfurt, 14.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum Moderner Kunst Kaernten' Klagenfurt, 14.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
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
♥ 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”
Check on the map: Distance from Carinthia center - 39.8 km.
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. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Carinthia
Landmarks of culture on Carinthia map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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!