With a long-standing history dating back to 1428, Kacenštajn Castle features Gothic architectural remains, Baroque and Renaissance rebuilding. While you may across a few remains of Baroque gardens, a vegetable garden is now found here. Several prisoners of the Second World War were buried on the grounds of this castle. A hostage museum and psychiatric hospital are also located at the site. A great place to visit if you wish to get the chills.
Museum of Hostages features records of prisoners who suffered in Begunje prison during the Second World War. During your visit, you will come across harsh stories of the prisoners, scribbled on the walls of Katzenstein Mansion. A documentary features atrocities committed by the Nazis including the shooting of war prisoners. You can also visit Draga Valley situated nearby where several prisoners of war have been buried.
Basilica of the Virgin Mary in the village of Brezje is also known as Basilica of Mary Help of Christians. Located off the Gorenjska highway, this basilica is a well-known pilgrimage site. This old church was declared a basilica in 1988 by Pope John Paul II. It features three naves, two aisles, multiple chapels, intricate artworks, a clock tower, valuable paintings and a lot more. The church’s facade was designed by the architect Ivan Vurnik. Located adjacent to the basilica is the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi, which was built in 1967. Beside the basilica also stands the stunning bronze sculpture of John Paul II.
Schloss Keutschach, is a rather recent creation compared to its predecessor, which was larger and located not from the current structure. The newer castle was constructed in 1679, and this gabled roof building with slanting support beams on the side, looks pretty new due to the renovation efforts carried out in the 1970s.
The New Stage Villach is located in Villach, the second largest city in Carinthia. The theater and city will enchant you! The theater focuses on contemporary plays about human interactions and relationships. Each year, the theater puts on about eleven productions, including shows for children.
The 16th Century Kos Manor is housed in the Murova region of Jessenice. This Slovene manor house was commissioned by an iron-lord before being converted into a museum in the recent past. At present, the mansion is managed by the Upper Sava Museum of Jesenice. Used for various purposes, the mansion is used mainly for public events and exhibitions. The two halls are often used jointly for weddings and other social functions.
Schloss Hollenburg proudly stands at Carinthia in Austria. The medieval castle rests on a rock overlooking the Drava valley, at an elevation of 561 meters (1840.5 feet). Built in 1100, it held strategic importance, controlling the Drava river crossing towards the Loibl Pass and the March of Carnolia. The castle belonged to the Hollenburg dynasty, and then the Pettau Styrian Lords, and is now the property of the Wittgenstein family. It was another victim of the Fruili earthquake in 1348 and was rebuilt in the later half of the 16th Century and boasts of the beautiful Renaissance architecture now.
Carinthische Musikakademie is a highly reputed music school in the heart of Ossiach. Steeped in history, it traces its origins back to an ancient abbey. It offers state-of-the-art facilities for music rehearsals, business meetings and conferences. It is home to a number of well-designed spaces which can play host to a diverse kind of events. The ornately laid-out Alban Berg concert locale features a large stage and is an idyllic spot for contemporary music gigs, where emerging as well as established singers enthrall audiences with some of their best renditions.