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Schloss Porcia - Spittal an der Drau

Schloss Porcia in Spittal an der Drau in Upper Carinthia / Austria is a Renaissance castle built in the 16th century in the style of Italian palazzo, and is sometimes described as "the most beautiful Renaissance building north of the Alps".

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Schloss Porcia

Today, Schloss Porcia houses both the “Museum for Folk Culture” and the “Gallery in Schloss Porcia”, a stage for theatrical performances and concerts, a library, as well as a coffee house. Every Thursday there is a farmers’ market in the castle courtyard.

In addition, the palace is used for events such as the annual “International Choir Competition”. The inner courtyard also turns into a stage for the “Porcia Comedy Plays” for 2 months in the summer, and every 2 years the “Salamanca Festival” takes place in Spittal in honor of the builder and first lord of the palace.
Opening hours
Summer daily 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Winter Mo-Th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Contacts
Burgplatz, 1
9800 Spittal an der Drau
Tel: +43 (0) 4762/2890
Mobile: +43 (0) 664/3383924

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