Spittal An Der Drau is a scenic town situated on the southern slopes of the Gurktal Alps in Austria. Visit Schloss Porcia, a castle built in the style of an Italian Palazzo and an important Renaissance building in Austria. The castle is known for its arcaded courtyard housing Lombard Italian sculptures and is also the venue for the annual theatre festival. The castle doubles up as a museum for the local history of Spittal An Der Drau. Discover the city archives at Petzlbrau housing architectural achievements of the town. The building is known for its facade decoration from the baroque period of 1780. Explore the history of the city at the painting tree, a picturesque representation of Spittal An Der Drau from the time of Celts through the Ortenburgers.