Duke's Chair, Medieval monument in Maria Saal, Austria
The Duke's Chair consists of two stone seats with connected backrests, constructed using Roman gravestones from the ancient city of Virunum.
During medieval times, this stone seat from the ninth century served as the location where Carinthian dukes took their oaths and received homage.
The installation ceremonies at the Duke's Chair required the duke to pronounce oaths in German, followed by a religious service at Maria Saal church.
Visitors can find the Duke's Chair on the Zollfeld plain near Maria Saal, approximately 10 kilometers north of Klagenfurt in Carinthia.
The structure features two distinct seats: an eastern one reserved for dukes and a western one designated for the Counts palatine of Meinhardiner.
Location: Maria Saal
GPS coordinates: 46.69090,14.34650
Latest update: April 9, 2025 01:06
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