Neuer Platz, location in Klagenfurt, Carinthia
Neuer Platz is a large car-free square in the heart of the old city of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in Austria. It is lined with buildings from different periods and holds several fountains and monuments, including the Lindwurmbrunnen and the Pestsaule.
The square developed over centuries as the economic and civic center of Klagenfurt, gathering markets, institutions and public gatherings. After damage in the Second World War, it was redesigned as a pedestrian zone, and the Stadtpfarrkirche, which dates from the 1600s, was preserved.
The Lindwurmbrunnen at the center of the square shows a dragon in bronze that has been the symbol of Klagenfurt for centuries and still appears on the city's coat of arms. The figure of Hercules taming the dragon was added later, and together they form the most recognized landmark of the city.
The square is fully car-free, so it is easy to walk around and take your time without worrying about traffic. From here, the surrounding streets of the old city and most of the main sights are within easy walking distance.
The Kiki Kogelnik fountain on the square is a bronze and marble work featuring singing masks, made by an artist born in the Klagenfurt area. Although it stands in open view, many visitors walk past it without realizing it is a work by an artist who later became known internationally.
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