Linz, Austria

Linz, Austria

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Linz Austria

Lying on both sides of the famous Danube, the city of Linz is Austria's third largest city and a busy Danube port. Not only is the city one of Austria's most important industrial centre, it is also a city full of history, art, technological advances and many cultural gems. The city's roots stretch back to before the time of the Romans. Within the city, the attractive historic part of town has preserved its mostly Baroque appearance and Biedermeier facades, and as a result, it's a perfect place to just meander through the many side streets and explore the huge Hauptplatz, the city’s main square, which is the largest enclosed square in Austria. In the centre of the square is the trinity column, carved in white marble and built in 1723. The architecture of the buildings that surround the square reflect the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rocco periods. The Rathus on the right side of the square was built in 1513. The large church on the square is the Alter Dom, the old cathedral, built for the Jesuits in 1669. On the north side of the square is the Mozarthaus where Mozart wrote the "Linz symphony" in 1783. Also great is just relaxing at one of the many cafés! Outside the city centre, you find many things to see as well. The area surrounding Linz has many historic sites, excellent trails for hiking and biking, and countless towns with cultural treasures of their own. As the capital of the Upper Austrian province, it serves as an administrative centre. While an administrative centre and industrious city may not sound like the ideal places to visit, Linz makes up for it greatly by being at the forefront of new art and new technology as well as preserving its historical wealth. It is truly a lovely city on the Danube and well worth a visit.
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Nearby destinations
  • Lipno nad Vltavou a 37.94 km
  • Amstetten a 48.20 km
  • Steyr a 30.30 km