Villach, Austria

The view in Villach, Austria
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Author: Johann Jaritz


Villach is a city in the state of Carintha in southern Austria. Located on the Drava River, it covers 134.89 sq km (52 sq mi) and has a population of 59,000 (2011 estimate). The city is the second most populous in Carintha. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level. Villach observes the Central European Time, which is UTC+1, and in summer, the Central European Summer Time, which is UTC+2.

Villach gymnastic club
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Author: Johann Jaritz


The history of Villach goes back to prehistoric settlements around 3,500 BC. Villach was first mentioned in AD 1240, although a bridge that is in Villach has been described as early as AD 878. Villach has been destroyed by earthquake a number of times - once in 1348 and again in 1690.

The beautiful Heiligengeist Parish Church on the road to Bad Bleiberg in Villach
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Author: Johann Jaritz

Visiting Villach

Villach is a railway gateway to Austria. You can take a train to here from various major cities in Austria as well as from Munich, Zurich, Venice, Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade.

Places of Interest in Villach

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