Haus Zur Goldenen Gans description and photos - Austria: Klagenfurt (Topic)

House "At the Golden Goose" (Haus Zur Goldenen Gans) 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 Haus Zur Goldenen Gans.

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An ordinary four-story building on the Old Square in Klagenfurt at first glance seems unremarkable. Nevertheless, excursion groups stop in front of him every now and then. In fact, this mansion is recognized as the oldest building in Klagenfurt.

The Golden Goose House was first mentioned in written sources in 1489. The current building dates from the 16th century. This building was erected for the Emperor Frederick III, who ordered to place the city municipality here. There is an opinion that the house "At the Golden Goose" was used as a town hall for a long time. In the 16th century, the facade of the mansion overlooking the courtyard was completely rebuilt. It was decorated with arcades and interesting reliefs.

From the beginning of the 17th century until 1877, the house "At the Golden Goose" served as the residence of the barons Dietrichstein. In 1975 the house was renovated and converted into offices. The mansion is currently owned by Christian Kos. There are no tours of the house.

The building got its name from the sculpture of the Golden Goose, installed in 1892 above the entrance, decorated with columns. It was made of gilded brass in the 17th century. In November 2016, Klagenfurt was shocked: unknown attackers stole a goose figurine from the front of the house. The search for the kidnappers yielded nothing. However, a month later, the news came that the sculpture had appeared in Graz, in an animal shelter. After a while, it was returned to its place.

On the southern facade you can see the relief of the 16th century, which depicts a centaur and a lady.

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