Linz, Austria’s third largest city, is a little-known place worth visiting. Situated halfway between Salzburg and Vienna, Linz has long lived in the shadow of larger cities. But dynamic development meant that, today it offers a unique combination of historical heritage and contemporary culture. Whether you are a museum lover, a technology enthusiast or a foodie, Linz is a good choice.
Location:
Linz is a city located on the Danube in Upper Austria. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country and is the seat of the federal state of Upper Austria and the counties of Linz-Land and Urfahr-Umgebung, to which the city does not belong.
MONUMENTS:
Linz Castle – Linz Castle Museum
Linz Castle towers high above Linz. For this purpose, history, gastronomy and the castle museum are combined, as are historical and modern architecture. On over 18,000 square meters, visitors can learn about the natural, cultural and technological history of Upper Austria. Linz Castle is one of Linz’s oldest attractions and the eye-catching historic old town of Linz, located just a few hundred meters from the Danube.
Holy Trinity Column
Olomouc’s Holy Trinity Column it is the dominant element of the city center, which easily takes your breath away with its magnificent appearance. The column is 32 meters high and at its base there is a chapel open seasonally. The sculptural decoration consists of 18 statues of saints, 12 figures of luminaries, and 12 bas-reliefs with half-figures of apostles. In the central part of the column there is a sculpture of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and on its top there is a shining sculpture of the Holy Trinity. Both sculptures are copper and gilded. This is a great attraction of the city. Since 2000, the Holy Trinity Column has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Skulpturenpark Artpark
The Skulpturenpark Artpark is a sculpture garden in the city of Linz, where more than 20 artists had created their sculptures. The size of the garden is over 5.000 square meters. The Skulpturenpark Artpark is situated in the quarter ‘Lenaupark’, district Lustenau of Linz, on the roof of the shopping-center Lenaupark City. The Skulpturenpark Artpark is a sculpture garden in the city of Linz, where more than 20 artists had created their sculptures. The size of the garden is over 5.000 square meters. The park is very attractive for touririst.
Interesting Museums :
Lentos Art Museum
The Lentos Museum of Modern Art Linz with its international collection is considered one of the most important museums of modern art in Austria. Location directly on the Danube, is attractuibs chosse advanced within a very short time to become an architectural landmark of the city of Linz. The transparent glass shell, which shimmers in blue or pink at night. Lentos and the Ars Electronica Center’s shared play of colors makes the Danube shine at night.
Ars Electronica Center
The Ars Electronica Center in Linz is known as the “Museum of the Future”. The main mission of this institution is to enable broad public contact with new media and virtual reality through interactive forms of expression. Lighting facades are one of the most effective tools for expressing the artistic spirit in a modern way.
Cowboy Museum Fatsy
One of the most famous museums in the city of Linz, which houses many valuable exhibits related to cowboys, which are worth seeing for those interested in this field and visiting this place. It is a museum notable for its numerous events, such as concerts and discussions, as well as serving drinks and food to visitors, making the museum an important attraction for tourists. Visit the museum and have fun.
Nordico Stadtmuseum
The Nordico Stadtmuseum offers a unique experience for everyone who wants to get to know the history, identity and culture of Linz. Through historical exhibits from the diverse collection of the city museum and lively mediation, visitors can discover the diversity of the city, its uniqueness and special characteristics.
CHURCHES:
New Cathedral in Linz
The largest church in Austria is located in Linz – the “Mariendom” or so-called “New Cathedral”. St. Mary’s Cathedral is a haven of peace and an architectural masterpiece. Enjoy a view over Linz from the tower, or experience the fascinating view of the church interior at a height of 15 meters on a special guided tour of the church’s accessible interior gallery.
Old Cathedral in Linz
The baroque Ignatiuskirche is located in the inner city of Linz. Designed according to drawings by Pietro Francesco Carlone, the cathedral was built between 1669 and 1678. It was the cathedral church of the diocese of Linz from 1785-1909.
Pöstlingbergkirche
The Pöstlingberg has been a landmark and place of pilgrimage in Linz for centuries. Visible from afar, the double-towered pilgrimage basilica sits on a hill that rises above the city in the north of Linz.
Church of St. Martin
Since the year 1206 the old parish church stands at the (at that time) highest point of the city of Linz and was consecrated in the year 1214. In addition to special church services, weddings and baptisms, St. Martin’s also provides an impressive space for exhibitions of historical and contemporary art and concert events.
Zoo Linz
Linz Zoo offers wildlife and nature as well as inviting spaces for the whole family. Visitors can discover native and exotic animal species at the zoo while enjoying breathtaking views of the city. Meerkats, zebras, red pandas, parrots, kangaroos and many other species roam the outdoor enclosures. Caimans, constrictors and monkeys enjoy the warmth of the greenhouse.
Visitors will be surprised by the area’s biodiversity: poisonous frogs, zebra finches, monitor lizards and tarantulas live here. A visit to the national animal park is a unique experience for the whole family, combined with an amazing view of the city. In addition to native and exotic species of domestic farm animals, in this area you can also pet pygmy goats and see a rabbit tunnel.
