Things to do in Friesach
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Die Spur des Einhorns
Die Spur des Einhorns is Friesach’s main attraction, a contemporary and dreamlike art installation housed in a 15th-century bishop’s palace and loosely based on the myths and stories of the medieval age in Europe. Music, voices and light effects accompany the visitor throughout a visit, from an ‘enchanted forest’ made of mirrors to the final resting place of the mighty sword, Excalibur. It’s fascinating, beautiful and perfect for children and adults alike.
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Peterskirche
The northernmost is Burg Geyersberg; the furthest south are the Virgilienberg ruins. The middle two are the most easily visited from the town, with lovely views from Peterskirche
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Museum
Behind Peterskirche, Petersberg houses the small town museum, with exhibits covering the town’s medieval history and religious art.
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Stadtpfarrkirche
The Peterskircheis accessible by paths ascending from the front of the Romanesque Stadtpfarrkirche, dating from 927.
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Osteria
Downstairs from Gasthof Weisser Wolf, it serves pizza, pasta and traditional meat dishes.
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Stadtmuseum
Behind Peterskirche, Petersberg also houses the small town museum with exhibits covering the town’s medieval history and religious art.
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Medieval Fortifications & Churches
An excellent free map of town (available from the tourist office) has a detailed Burgenwanderweg (Castle Trail) plan that helps you explore the fortifications and churches. There are four medieval fortress ruins ranged along the hills rising above Hauptplatz to the west, all offering excellent views. The northernmost is Burg Geyersberg; the furthest south are the Virgilienberg ruins. The middle two (Rotturm and Petersberg) are the most easily visited from the centre, with lovely views from Peterskirche, accessible by paths ascending from the front of the Romanesque Stadtpfarrkirche, dating from AD 927.
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Erlebnis Burgbau in Friesach
Situated about 1km south of Hauptplatz (off St Veiter Strasse), this display of castle construction set in the forest should move into full swing in summer 2011 (exact opening times and prices were still being decided). This, says Friesach’s tourist office, will consist of a bevy of local men and women in historic attire reconstructing a castle using original techniques. Apparently you’ll be able to engage the workers in conversation. In about 20 years the result will be another castle under Friesach’s medieval belt.
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