Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt is the capital of the federal state of Austrian Carinthia (German Kärnten), in Austria, on the Glan River. It is located at {{coor dm|46|37|N|14|19|E|}}. First habitated in the 12th century, it currently has a population of approximately 90,000.

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Austrian Carinthia - German - Austria - Glan River - 12th century

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It is a popular vacation spot with mountains to both the south and north, numerous parks and a series of 23 castles on its outskirt. In summer time the city is home to the festival of Altstadtzauber (The Magic of the Old City), the Ironman Contest and the Ingeborg Bachmann Preis, a German Literature Prize.

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Altstadtzauber - Ironman - Ingeborg Bachmann Preis

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The Old City with its centre "Alter Platz" (The Old Square) is also worth seeing. Notable landmarks include the Wörthersee lake, the warmest European Alpine lake, the Lindwurm Brunnen, a dragon fountain, and nearby Hochosterwitz castle, an impressively fortified castle on a high hill that can only be reached by an ascending spiral path which is fortified with a series of gates.

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Wörthersee - Alpine lake - Lindwurm Brunnen - Hochosterwitz castle

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Also located here are the University of Klagenfurt and Klagenfurt airport. Among other Austrian educational institutions, there is also the Slovenian nonclassical gymnasium.

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University of Klagenfurt - Klagenfurt airport

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Famous residents include Josef Stefan, Robert Musil

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Josef Stefan - Robert Musil

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and Ingeborg Bachmann.

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