Feldkirch, Medieval town in Vorarlberg, Austria
Feldkirch sits at the meeting point with Switzerland and Liechtenstein and presents narrow lanes lined with stone arcades. The compact town center groups itself around a medieval street network with townhouses and squares.
In the thirteenth century the Montforts founded the settlement with a hilltop castle securing southern trade routes. The town soon received municipal rights and grew into a junction between Alpine lands and the Lake Constance area.
The old town draws visitors with cobblestone lanes and arcaded walkways, while local shops and restaurants occupy spaces beneath the arches. The name recalls the Counts of Montfort, who shaped the region over centuries.
The train station connects the town with Bregenz, Buchs, and Chur, with trains running roughly hourly during the day. The town center can be easily explored on foot, while several bus lines serve suburbs and nearby villages.
The Schattenburg complex towers above the valley and houses a museum with weapons, armor, and everyday objects from past centuries. From its defensive towers the Rhine valley stretches into view toward the Swiss peaks.
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