Landhaus description and photos - Austria: Klagenfurt (Topic)

Landhaus description and photos - Austria: Klagenfurt. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Landhaus.

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The Landhaus is a splendid Renaissance palace one hundred meters from the central square of Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia. The building with two towers with Baroque domes is built in the shape of a horseshoe and with its buildings with openwork arcades forms a cozy courtyard. The palace was erected on the site of an ancient castle destroyed by fire.

Construction of the Landhaus began in 1574 by the architect Hans Freimann. This architectural complex was completed in 1587 by the master from Lugano Giovanni Antonio Verda. By the way, it was he who proposed to build the towers, which became one of the main decorations of this mansion. Landhouse, in which several rooms were taken away for the storage of weapons, immediately became a gathering place for the aristocracy. Important receptions were held here, business meetings were held, and in the evenings, magnificent balls were organized.

Inside the palace there is a magnificent Armorial Hall, which was painted in 1740-1760 by the Klagenfurt artist Josef Ferdinand Fromiller. On the vaults you can see frescoes on historical themes, and on the walls there are more than six hundred coats of arms of local wealthy and noble families, whose representatives ruled Carinthia for almost three centuries from the end of the 16th century. There is also a historical, the so-called "Duke's Stone", which was used during official ceremonies.

Currently, the Landhaus is the seat of the government of this Austrian province. In the summer months, the Landhaus can be visited as part of a guided tour. Tourists are taken to the most interesting rooms, which are not occupied by officials at the time.

Inside the palace there is a magnificent Heraldic Hall, which was painted by the Klagenfurt artist Josef Ferdinand Fromiller in 1740-1760. On the vaults you can see frescoes on historical themes, and on the walls there are more than six hundred coats of arms of local wealthy and noble families, whose representatives ruled Carinthia for almost three centuries from the end of the 16th century. There is also a historical, the so-called "Duke's Stone", which was used during official ceremonies.

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