Klagenfurt Cathedral

(Local Name: Domkirche) Southeast of the Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt rises the Cathedral (Domkirche), built by the Protestant Estates of Carinthia in 1578-91. It was handed over to the Jesuits in 1604, and since 1787 has been the cathedral of the Prince-Bishop of Gurk who resides in Klagenfurt. The interior of the columned church, the design of which is defined by three galleries running right round it, has rich stucco decoration and wall and ceiling paintings of the 18th C.; the pulpit (1726) and the painting (1752) by Daniel Gran on the high altar are also worthy of note, as are the side chapels with much marble decoration.