Radstadt, Medieval town in Sankt Johann im Pongau District, Austria
Description
Radstadt is a town in the Eastern Alps situated in the Enns valley at approximately 858 meters elevation. The townscape features historic buildings and provides access to shops, inns, and various accommodation options for visitors and residents.
History
The area was first recorded in 1074 and received town privileges in 1289 through an archbishop. These rights gave the settlement the ability to develop its own governance structure.
Culture
The old town center displays the character of a medieval settlement with narrow streets and historic buildings shaped by generations of residents. Walking through these lanes, you sense the importance this place held and continues to hold in the region.
Practical
The town has established ski areas nearby that can be used during the winter season. There are various paths and walking routes available throughout the year, though accessibility varies by season.
Did you know?
A church from the 15th century and a town hall from the 16th century shape the town's appearance and show different building styles from these periods. These structures tell through their design how the place developed across the centuries.
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Schloss Tandalier
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Schloss Mauer, Radstadt
595 m
Kath. Pfarrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt, Radstadt
319 m
Schloss Lerchen
794 m
Versöhnungskirche
966 m
Ehemaliges Kapuzinerkloster Radstadt
271 mMandlingpass fortifications
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Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Leonhard, Forstau
6.5 km
Forstau
6.4 km
Torwirt, Radstadt
441 m
Friedhof Radstadt
296 m
Lourdeskapelle Forstau
6.5 km
Kapuzinerkirche Unbefleckte Empfängnis Mariae, Radstadt
253 m
Katharinenkapelle/Aufbahrungshalle
351 m
Herz Jesu Kapelle, Radstadt
5.4 km
Schweigerkapelle
661 m
Kirche Maria Loreto Radstadt
872 m
Bauernhaus, Haus Schütte-Lihotzky
749 m
Kapuzinerturm Radstadt
801 m
Mauern, Teil der Stadtmauer
386 m
Schüttkasten, Radstadt
195 m
Steiertor, Radstadt
233 m
Kapuzinerturm, Radstadt
274 m
Franzosenkreuz Mandling
7.5 km
Stadtmauer
294 m
Bezirksgericht Radstadt
366 m
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