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Neumarkt in der Steiermark was founded before 1224 as a fortified town.

The castle Burg Forchtenstein [top left] is integrated into the town foritifications which are still preserved in part today. It now serves as as centre for cultural events ("Europahaus").

The parish church Sankt Katharina [right, no.919: centre] was built in Romanesque style in the 12th century. Between 1492 and 1501 it was rebuilt in late Gothic style. The tall church tower was destroyed by a fire in 1813 and was replaced the current tower only in 1914.