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Linz (/ l ɪ n t s / LINTS, German: ⓘ; Czech: Linec) is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Sitting on the river Danube , the city is located in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with the Czech Republic .
- Upper Austria - Wikipedia
Its capital is Linz. Upper Austria borders Germany and the...
- Linz - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coat of arms. Linz is a city in Austria with nearly 200,000...
- Upper Austria - Wikipedia
Apr 1, 2024 · Linz, city, capital of Bundesland (federal state) Oberösterreich (Upper Austria), north-central Austria. Linz lies along the Danube River 100 miles (160 km) west of Vienna. It originated as the Roman fortress of Lentia and became an important medieval trading centre. By the 13th century it had all.
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Linz is the third largest city in Austria. It is primarily known as a major industrial centre, but also has a very picturesque historical old town including Austria's largest central square, surrounded by an impressive ensemble of Baroque architecture.
This “City of Smart Tourism” has historic beauty aplenty: its expansive main square – located right by the Danube, and one of the largest in Central Europe – and its quaint Old Town have a relaxed and authentic feel. But Linz is also defined by a constant desire for change and innovation.
Explore the history of the City of Linz. Here you will find information on all periods, the city's population, the formation of street names, a study on National Socialism in Linz as well as historical yearbooks and publications.
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