Stadtmuseum Friesach is housed in the Petersberg bell tower above the old town, within the castle ruins that overlook the water-moated town walls below. The museum covers Friesach’s history as Carinthia’s oldest town, including the medieval Friesacher Pfennig silver coin that circulated widely across Central Europe. About 15 minutes on foot uphill from the main square. Check friesach.at for current opening hours.
museum in Friesach
Stadtmuseum Friesach
The Stadtmuseum Friesach is housed in the Petersberg bell tower area, which is the ruined castle complex on the hill above the old town. The museum covers the history of Friesach as Carinthia's oldest town and documents the medieval period when the city was an important episcopal and trading center.
- Type
- museum
- Destination
- Friesach
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Address
- Petersberg, 9360 Friesach, 9360 Friesach
- Coordinates
- 46.9513, 14.4025
- Official website
- Visit website