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Maria Theresa and a fountain to the winged Lindwurm dragon , the latter dating from the 16th century . As early as the 12th century , the legendary slaying of the Lindwurm was recorded ; Lindwurm is Klagenfurt ' s symbol . The Altes Rathaus ( old Town Hall ) anchors the pedestrian zone .
Maria Theresa ( 1717-1780 ) remains popular . The last of the Habsburg rulers , she was its only female ruler . Her empire comprised Austria , Hungary , Croatia , Bohemia , Transylvania , Mantua , Milan , the Austrian Netherlands , and other lands . During her fortyyear reign , and marriage to Francis I , she gave birth to 16 children , 10 of whom reached adulthood .
The big draw to the Klagenfurt area is Lake Wörther , with its pristine waters and schloss-lined beaches . Even in pricey Europe , luxury is affordable in these elegant castles / estates . Many hotels in nearby resort towns have parquet floors , antique furnishings , and offer sumptuous dining ( fresh fish , duck roasted with red cabbage , and peerless Austrian desserts ).
The Carinthian lake district has long been fashionable . Johannes Brahms composed his Violin Concerto and part of the Second Symphony during his 1878 and 1879 vacations in nearby Pörtschach .
Visitors to Austria are greeted by refined , but warm , welcomes . There is no cold hauteur here . Winters are for skiers . Summers are for those seeking repose amid all that is pleasant in life . [ See photo ].
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