Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Straßburg

Gerold of Friesach founded a hospital for the poor just west of Straßburg in 1337, when he was Bishop of Gurk. The round early-Gothic church may have been part of this infirmary already then, it was mentioned the first time in 1407. The church got enlarged and altered later. Unfortunately it was locked.

Straßburg, seen from the churchyard of Lieding. "Burg Straßburg", towers over the valley. It was built from 1147 on by the Bishops of Gurk and served as their residence until November 1767, when an earthquake ruined Straßburg. Between castle and town is the Maria Loretto chapel from 1650. Located in the town center is the parish church St. Nikolaus.