Feldkirch, Vorarlberg

Feldkirch is a medieval city in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, at {{coor dm|47|15|N|9|35|E|region:AT_type:city(28,604)}}, on the border with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It has a population of 28,604 (2001).

Related Topics:
Medieval city - Austria - Vorarlberg - Switzerland - Liechtenstein - 2001

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The beautiful medieval town was mentioned as a city for the first time in 1218, after Count Hugo von Montford built the "Schattenburg", a castle which still is the major landmark of Feldkirch. Other landmarks of the town include the cathedral of St. Nikolaus from the late Gothic period.

Related Topics:
1218 - Hugo von Montford - Schattenburg - Landmark

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