The majority of tourists looking to enjoy a
city-break in Austria will head to the nation’s capital and largest city,
Vienna. Perhaps the next choice would be Salzburg, due to its links with the classic
film ‘The Sound of Music’ and being
the birthplace of the great composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Although both
cities undeniably have a great deal to offer, why not broaden your horizons and
spend some time in Austria’s third largest city, Linz.
Located to the north-east of Austria, close
to its border with the Czech Republic, Linz is well worth discovering. The
city’s most obvious tourist attractions are its imposing castle and the Postlinberg-Kirche,
an impressive pilgrimage church strategically located high on a hilltop, with
commanding views over the city and beyond. The main shopping streets of
Landstrasse and Blumauerplatz will provide the ideal opportunities for a spot
of retail therapy; whilst a locally crafted souvenir may be picked up in the Taubenmarkt,
which translates as Pigeon Market!
Although generally associated with Vienna,
the mighty Danube also flows through Linz. I would highly recommend a pleasure
boat cruise, taking in all the sights and attractions of Linz from such a
unique vantage point.
Linz is home to a lively and vibrant music
scene, which is reflected in its annual Ars Electronica and Linz Festfestivals. Culture-vultures will also be pleased to discover that the city
boasts a thriving arts scene. The majority of its numerous galleries and
institutions, including the impressive Lentos Art Museum, are to be found along
the Donaulande, often locally referred to as Kulturmeile, or the ‘culture
mile’.
So, if I’ve whetted your appetite for a
city-break to Linz, feel free to check-out this website address: http://www.linz.at/english/tourism/kec
where all the information and advice you will ever need on planning your trip
to this interesting city can be found.
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