Klagenfurt lies on the eastern shore of Lake Wörthersee and is the capital of the Austrian federal state of Carinthia. Their coat of arms consists of the Lindwurm, a winged dragon whose monument stands on the New Square. Nearby, frescoes and reliefs decorate the opulent cathedral, which was built in the 16h century. Baroque and Renaissance buildings lie the narrow streets around the Old Square, where the bright yellow Old Town Hall from the 17th century is located. On the one hand, Klagenfurt is the political and administrative centre of Carinthia, but on the other hand it is also a university town and an attractive residential and tourist destination with a high quality of life.