Fun facts about Klagenfurt
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The name Klagenfurt literally translates as 'ford of lament' or 'ford of complaints'.
Klagenfurt
Austria
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, usually known as simply Klagenfurt, is the capital and largest city of the Austrian state of Carinthia, as well as of the historical region of Carinthia.
From the “Name” section
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Legend has it that Klagenfurt was founded after brave men slew a winged 'lindwurm' that was preying on the duchy.
Klagenfurt
Austria
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, usually known as simply Klagenfurt, is the capital and largest city of the Austrian state of Carinthia, as well as of the historical region of Carinthia.
From the “History” section
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Klagenfurt is elevated 446 metres above sea level and covers an area of 120.03 square kilometres.
Klagenfurt
Austria
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, usually known as simply Klagenfurt, is the capital and largest city of the Austrian state of Carinthia, as well as of the historical region of Carinthia.
From the “Geography” section
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As of 2019, around 20% of Klagenfurt's population were immigrants, primarily from the Balkans and Germany.
Klagenfurt
Austria
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, usually known as simply Klagenfurt, is the capital and largest city of the Austrian state of Carinthia, as well as of the historical region of Carinthia.
From the “Demographics” section
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Klagenfurt became the first city in Austria to adopt a pedestrian zone in 1961.
Klagenfurt
Austria
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, usually known as simply Klagenfurt, is the capital and largest city of the Austrian state of Carinthia, as well as of the historical region of Carinthia.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Johann Jaritz · CC BY-SA 4.0