Judendorf-Straßengel () is a former municipality in the district of Graz-Umgebung in the Austrian state of Styria. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Gratwein-Straßengel.Die neue Gemeindestruktur der Steiermark
Geography The town is located a few kilometres north of Graz on the right bank of the Mur river.
History The town was first mentioned in the year AD 860 as Strazinolum.
Sights The fourteenth century Gothic Pilgrimage Church Maria Straßengel that stands on a hill overlooking the town was constructed between 1346 and 1355, and contains an important high altar.
Economy The town also has a rehab clinic, a chemical plant, and a punching tool factory.
Tourism Straßengel attracts 23,774 overnight stays in tourism. Plankenwarth Castle is located nearby.
Notable people Notable people that were born or lived in Judendorf-Straßengel include:
Amalija Knavs (Mother of Melania Trump)
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