Judendorf-Straßengel () is a former municipality in the district of

Graz-Umgebung Bezirk Graz-Umgebung (, lit. ''Graz Surroundings'') is a district of the state of Styria in Austria. It forms a continuous ring around Graz, the capital city of Styria and also the seat of the district commission. Since the 2015 Styria municipal ...

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. Since the 2015

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Geography

The town is located a few kilometres north of

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on the right bank of the Mur river.

History

The town was first mentioned in the year AD 860 as ''Strazinolum''.

Sights

The fourteenth century Gothic Pilgrimage Church Maria Straßengel that stands on a hill overlooking the town was constructed between 1346 and 1355, and contains an important high altar.

Economy

The town also has a rehab clinic, a chemical plant, and a punching tool factory.

Tourism

Straßengel attracts 23,774 overnight stays in tourism. Plankenwarth Castle is located nearby.

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Judendorf-Straßengel include: * Amalija Knavs

References

Cities and towns in Graz-Umgebung District {{Styria-geo-stub