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Porcia Castle in Spittal an der Drau

Porcia Castle in Spittal an der Drau, Austria

The Renaissance castle in the style of an Italian palazzi dates back to the 16th century. It houses a museum for local history and a female ghost. Porcia Castle (Schloss Porcia) is notorious for the White Lady Katharina of Salamanca, who is said to be cursed to haunt the rooms.

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Published May 21, 2009

Courtyard of Porcia Castle in Spittal

Auditorium at Schloss Porcia, Austria

On my walk through Spittal an der Drau, I peeped into the courtyard of Porcia Castle (Schloss Porcia). Preparations for a theatre festival took place right at this moment. I guess such a Renaissance court is an excellent location for a classical stage play.

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Published May 21, 2009

Pillory in Spittal an der Drau

A pillory in front of Porcia Castle

A pillory built in the 16th century situated in front of Porcia Castle (Schloss Porcia) in the Carinthian city Spittal an der Drau.

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Published May 21, 2009

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