Feistritz an der Gail
Bistrica na Zilji | |
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Coordinates: 46°34′N 13°36′E / 46.567°N 13.600°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Carinthia |
District | Villach-Land |
Government | |
• Mayor | Dieter Mörtl |
Area | |
• Total | 19.34 km2 (7.47 sq mi) |
Elevation | 638 m (2,093 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 627 |
• Density | 32/km2 (84/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 9613 |
Area code | 04256 |
Website | www.feistritz-gail.or.at |
Feistritz an der Gail (Slovene: Bistrica na Zilji), often referred to as simply Feistritz (German pronunciation: [ˈfaɪ̯stʁɪt͡s] ), is a town in the district of Villach-Land in Carinthia in Austria. It is close to the borders with both Italy and Slovenia. The Black Forest to the south of the town borders the Italian comune of Tarvisio, in the Province of Udine. There are several landmarks of importance in and around the town, including Ulli's Herb Garden, the House of Bats, the Parish Church of St. Martin and Mary Magdalene's Chapel.