Villach Castle

Villach Castle was first mentioned in a document in 1270. It was probably built around 1233 as part of the fortification of the city of Villach and formed its northeastern corner. It served as the seat of the Bamberg administrator. Remains of a fortification tower in the northeastern corner of the complex are still preserved in the masonry from the original construction. The existing Renaissance building was erected in the 16th century and rebuilt several times until the 17th century. The simple, three-story, four-winged building has an arcaded courtyard. Today, the castle is used for social housing. Only in one room, an outpost of the Villach City Museum, are archaeological finds displayed.

To the south, the former 14th-century chapel adjoins the castle. It was dedicated to Saints Henry and Kunigunde and belonged to the parish of St. Martin until 1640, then to the parish of St. Jakob. The chapel, which was probably deconsecrated as early as 1738, now serves the Old Catholic community for services after its restoration in 1980.