Klagenfurt Cathedral 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.
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Gurk Diocesan Museum
The house next to the Klagenfurt Cathedral contains the Gurk Diocesan Museum. On display are church vestments, religious art, altarpieces and stained glass, including the "Mary Magdalene Glass" (Magdalenenscheibe, 1170), considered by many experts as possibly the oldest piece of stained glass in Austria.
This is one of the main art and treasury museums in Carinthia.
This is one of the main art and treasury museums in Carinthia.
