Spittal an der Drau Travel Guide

 spanishguy Says:  This (for me) typical Austrian church was erected on the foundations of a former chapel and it has been reconstructed several times, being the last one in 1966. Gabriel von Salamanca is buried inside and it remains the coat of arms of his first wife, Elisabeth von Eberstein... 

 spanishguy Says:  Opposite the Porcia castle is the town hall, a former Renaissance Palais of the Khevenhüller noble family, built in 1537. It’s not easy to notice this building because it’s a bit hiden behind some trees and a kiosk – cafeteria. 

 spanishguy Says:  Next to the Porcia castle there is a nice parc, which once upon a time belonged to the palace itself. I didn’t have the opportunity to walk around too much, but I saw that there is a music pergola, some fountains and an extension of lawn. 

 spanishguy Says:  This castle is said to be one of the most significant Renaissance buildings in Austria. The construction of the edifice began in 1533 by Gabriel von Salamanca-Ortenburg, and he commissioned the design of his residence to Italian architects. He however did not live here, as... 

 Roeffie Says:  The favourite destination among people who enjoy hiking! From the town to the mountain. The Goldeck cable cars will bring you to an altitude of over 2,000 m from where you can ease yourself into the hiking region of the year. The Goldeck mountain is the ideal starting point... 

 Roeffie Says:  On two floors of the Porcia Palace, there are 1,001 possibilities to actively learn about and experience the everyday lives of the people who lived here years ago. Here, the magic words against boredom are "taking part is allowed". 47 themed departments make the folklore... 

 Roeffie Says:  In 2003, Austria’s largestmodel railway was con-structed on an exhibition area of 300 sq m. Through towns and over mountains, past castles and palaces, you will be able to follow historic and modern trains on more than 600 m of track. A special highlight is the accurate copy... 

 desert_princess Says:  Evangelist lutherchurch - built between 1908 and 1909 after the plans of Clemens M.Kattner and Gustav KnellHas a nice little garden at the side.I find this sign over the entrance quite unusual - what does it mean ? A cross in a heart in a flower ?!!!! ( See the adittional... 

 desert_princess Says:  Considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles In the Northern part of the Alps - the Porcia palace is the pride of the Spittal cityzens. The construction of the castle began under the reign of Graf Gabriel de Salamanca in 1533 and was finished in 1597 after the... 

 desert_princess Says:  in construction 

 desert_princess Says:  The waters of the Liser cascading down to the valley could be hear from afar -she is a loud one..Water and mountains - a magic combination.The sun filtering behind the Goldeck summit that always keeps a part of the valley in the shade.