Feldbach

Feldbach is a metropolis within the southeast of the Austrian country of Styria, near the Slovenian and Hungarian border. It is positioned in the valley around the river Raab. Findings from the Neolithic length show the early life of a agreement in the area in which Feldbach is now positioned. The name "Feldbach" became first stated in 1188 as "Velwinbach". A parish exists for the reason that 1232. In 1469, Feldbach become devastated by using rebellious troops. This is probably the purpose why the Feldbach Tabor , a medieval castle, changed into built.

In the fifteenth century, Feldbach turned into the setting of many conflicts between rival aristocratic households which precipitated destruction and pillages in the city. Finally, after the Hajduks destroyed the entire town, except the Tabor hill, a closed fortification with numerous gates become built. Feldbach skilled a prime monetary upswing after the Hungarian Western railroad become opened in 1873. At the identical time the close by spa Bad Gleichenberg became well known. During World War I a prisoner-of-war camp existed in Feldbach.