Klagenfurt has many tourist attractions to fulfill the expectations of the visitors to the city. The city has many museums to visit. There are also many historical monuments to be found in Klagenfurt. the Plague Column, Klagenfurt is a much visited historical monument in Klagenfurt.
The Plague Column, Klagenfurt is situated at the center of St Viet and it was built as a memorial to the deliverance of Plague from the town. Built in the year 1689 by Angelo de Putti , the Plague Column, Klagenfurt has various figures which include St Rosalia sanibaldi of Palermo who is the saint of Plagues.
The Plague Column, Klagenfurt is also known as the Trinity Column and to commemorate the many plague victims, there are symbols of the religions of the world as motifs. There are many restaurants, shops, cafes and bars around the square. The square becomes the relaxing ground for many people.
At this place one can also see the Old Town Hall and its arcade courtyard and also the House of the Golden Goose (from 1599). The Domkirche (Cathedral) with its rich interior and ceiling paintings and also the famous portrait of Mary Magdalena which dates back to 1170 can also be seen here.
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