In 1050, Villach was established as a market town and in 1240 it was first mentioned as a city. As a border city between three cultures (Slovenian, Italian, and Austrian), Villach has been an important battlefront during several wars. In World War I, Villach was a command center for battle on the Italian border.
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As a town near the from with Italy, Villach was the seat of the headquarters of the 10th Army during the war years of 1915–1917. Villach became an autonomous ...
This brochure gives you a vivid insight into the history and culture of our incomparable city on the river Drava/Drau. Here are three ways to discover Villach:.
It originated as the Roman town of Bilachinium and formed part of the bishopric of Bamberg from 1007 to 1759. An important trade centre in the Middle Ages, it ...
A pedestrian paradise, it's dotted with old homes, cafes and shops. The 16th-century Paracelsus Hof and the Alte Post are most prominent. The Museum der Stadt ...
Villach (Slovene: Beljak, Italian: Villaco) is the seventh-largest city in Austria (after Klagenfurt). It is also a district of Carinthia.
Feb 4, 2022 · A lot has happened since it was first mentioned as a city in the year 1240: with its origins in Roman times, a moving history, and its deep- ...
As the second largest city in Carinthia with around 65,000 inhabitants, we captivate our visitors with our relaxed, Mediterranean lifestyle.
In October 1980, they called the elite of global climate science to Villach to assemble the pieces of the puzzle. The meeting was an intimate, international ...