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Chapel) sheltering Albin Egger-Lienz's controversial frescoes, one depicting an emaci-
ated Jesus after the resurrection, which in 1925 scandalised the Vatican; religious activity
was banned in the chapel for about the next 60 years. To visit, pick up the keys hanging
on the door at Pfarrgasse 13 (across the little bridge behind the Kirchenwirt restaurant).
Aguntum
(
www.aguntum.info
; Stribach 97; archaeological park adult/child €6/4, museum €7.50/2.50, combined admission adult/
child €10.50/8.50; 9.30am-6pm, closed Nov-Apr)
Excavations are still under way at the Aguntum
archaeological site in nearby Dölsach to piece together the jigsaw puzzle of this
2000-year-old
municipium,
which flourished as a centre of trade and commerce under
Emperor Claudius. Take a stroll around the excavations, then visit the glass-walled mu-
seum to explore Lienz' Roman roots, with interactive stuff for the kids (a virtual tour
through Aguntum and dress-up costumes) and an exhibition featuring fun elements such
as traditional Roman recipes. Bus 4406 runs out here from Monday to Saturday.
MUSEUM, RUINS
