Pfarrkirche St. Martin am Techelsberg

The church features architectural elements from multiple periods, including a Romanesque tower from the 13th century and Gothic choir with buttresses from the 15th century.

The first documented mention of the church dates to 1319, and during renovations in 1981, ceiling paintings from the 18th century were discovered beneath layers of paint.

The church contains frescoes depicting the life of Saint Barbara with inscriptions in Slovenian, reflecting the bilingual heritage of the local community.

The church stands on the southern slope of Saint Martin's Mountain, with coordinates at 46.649014 latitude and 14.091683 longitude in Klagenfurt-Land district.

Roman grave inscriptions are embedded in the walls near the western portal, indicating the historical significance of this religious site through different time periods.

Location: Techelsberg

GPS coordinates: 46.64901,14.09168

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:51