Stadtbefestigung Klagenfurt, Medieval city fortifications in Klagenfurt, Austria.
The fortification system consisted of a 15-meter-high stone wall with reinforced corners, surrounding the inner area of present-day ring roads.
Construction of the fortifications began in 1534 under fortress architect Domenico dell'Allio and concluded in 1591, following Italian defensive architecture principles.
The defensive walls incorporated four city gates, positioned between bastions, with the St. Veiter Gate at Heuplatz and Völkermarkter Gate at Kardinalsplatz.
Visitors can find remaining sections of the fortification walls at various locations within Klagenfurt's ring roads, including the Cardinal's Ramp and former gate bastion.
Napoleon's troops destroyed most of the fortification belt in 1809, except for the Völkermarkter Gate, which remained standing until 1867.
Location: Klagenfurt
GPS coordinates: 46.62220,14.30420
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:26
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