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According to legend, the area was haunted by a special kind
of dragon, a 'lindwurm'. Brave man killed it - and
Klagenfurt was founded.
Klagenfurt is Carinthia's capital. Main sights are a huge
statue of the 'lindwurm' at the centre of 'Neuer Platz',
Klagenfurt's major square which also houses its city hall.
'Landhaus' is the seat of the Carinthian parliament
and features an impressive hall adorned with ancient coats
of arms.
Klagenfurt cathedral is a spectacular building and
was redecorated according to baroque style. More simple, but
baroque none-the-less is the city's parish church with
a tower as highly visible landmark.
'Minimundus', too, is a major attraction: a collection
of famous buildings from all over the world (Eiffel tower,
Taj Mahal, St. Peter's cathedral,..) have been rebuilt on
a much smaller scale.
Lake 'Wörthersee' and city are interconnected
by an artificial rivulet: 'Lendkanal'.
Close by are Romanesque Gurk cathedral, impressive Hochosterwitz
fortress and an astonishing number of minor castles.
German Language
School in Klagenfurt!
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