Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Friesach

The huge parish church in Friesach, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, was erected already in the 12th century. The higher eastern choir with the little turret was added 200 years later. Six times over the centuries the church got damaged by fires (last time 1895) - and each time it got rebuilt - and altered. The massive "westwerk" has this look since a reconstruction that was completed in 1912.

The ruin of "Burg Petersberg" located on a promontory towers over the central square of Friesach. The castle, built from 1076 on, was owned be the Bishops of Salzburg. Richard I of England ( aka "Richard the Lionheart", "Richard Coeur de Lion") was in Friesach 1192 on flight after the Third Crusade. He was recognised but could escape. Some weeks later his way ended in the Leopold V´s dungeon.