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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.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Carinthia
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
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
Guide to Carinthia sightseeing - things to see and to visit
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
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.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Carinthia and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Carinthia and surroundings

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Reference information
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”
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. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Carinthia

Ljubljana
The museum of architecture, Fuzine Castle is the next point of touristic attraction. The museum performs permanent exhibition as well as hosts the exhibitions of current collections. All the showpieces presented in the museum are anyway considering architectural art. ... Open »
Maribor
One of the oldest but equally attractive constructions of Maribor is the Water Tower. It was built on a bank of the Drava river in the 16th century. The tower had protected local residents from Turkish invaders for many years. When the dam was being built, there was a ... Open »
Kaprun
A quite unusual attraction and one of the main symbols of the resort is Baum Disco Bar. Unusual design distinguishes it from other regular entertainment establishments. In the very center of a large dance floor, a beautiful centuries-old tree keeps growing. This is an ... Open »
Novo Mesto
One of the most picturesque places in the Old Town is the Breg embankment. It is remarkable for the fact that an incredibly beautiful 17th-18th centuries architecture has been preserved near the riverbank. From the embankment, you can see the cathedral's spire and ... Open »
Saalbach
There are three altars in the Parish Church of Saint Nicholas and Bartholomew. The oldest of them was made in 1691. The other altars, including the main one, are four decades younger. They were fully completed only in 1730. The pulpit was also made in 1730. The modern ... Open »
Salzburg
Speaking of natural attractions of this place, we should definitely mention beautiful Mirabell Gardens. Visit this place and you will find here cozy shady squares and beautiful marble sculptures and fountains - the garden is always distinguished by wonderful atmosphere ... Open »
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