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Dive into a world where a devastating fire triggered an architectural revolution. Accompany Clara, a visionary storyteller, and Daniel, a detail-oriented architecture detective, on their journey through the hidden arcades and magnificent squares of Klagenfurt. Discover how Italian architects transformed a swampy, dragon-infested medieval nest into a structured Renaissance city. From intimate courtyards to the myth of the Lindwurm, this tour reveals the multifaceted secrets of a city reborn from the ashes.
- 1.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 81 min.
- Ideal for art, design, aesthetics, and history
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Klagenfurt main station to Burghof by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Burggasse 8. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Lindwurmbrunnen to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Klagenfurt main station. The starting point is the Lindwurm fountain at Neuen Platz. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The former Protestant school with a breathtaking, two-story Renaissance arcade courtyard, which marks the profound Italian architectural influence in the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A historic town mansion with a beautiful inner courtyard, showing how local aristocrats and monks adopted the elegant Italian style for their urban retreats.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Altes Rathaus, Alter Platz
The Old Town Hall, originally built as a private city palace, represents the architectural compromise between medieval layouts and the ambitions of the Renaissance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Haus zur goldenen Gans
The oldest house in the city shows how medieval foundations were adapted to the new taste of the Renaissance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Wappensaal im Landhaus Klagenfurt
The absolute masterpiece of Italian Renaissance architecture in the city, which represents the peak of the political power of the estates.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A prime example of an aristocratic palace from the 16th century, showing how the elegance of the Renaissance extended to private noble residences.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Lindwurmbrunnen
The grand finale: The monument to the mythical dragon, which perfectly connects the mythological origins of the city with its magnificent Renaissance square.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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