Temples and cathedrals in Linz

Q: In what architectural style was the Old Cathedral of Linz built and who designed it?

The old cathedral (Ignatiuskirche) is made in the Baroque style by the Italian architect Pietro Francesco Carlone in 1669-1674. The interiors are decorated with frescoes by Johann Karl Reschke and marble altars by Michael Waldman. Of particular value is the organ on which the young Mozart played during his visit in 1762.

Q: Where to go in Linz with children for an interesting family holiday?

Children will be delighted with the Ars Electronica Center with interactive exhibitions of future technologies and a 3D planetarium. The Schlossmuseum Museum has a special children's section with archaeological finds from the Celtic era. And in the park Donaupark you can see old steam locomotives at the Railway Museum.

Q: Where in Linz to take the most atmospheric photos?

The perfect shots are taken at Hauptplatz Square with its 1723 Baroque column of the Holy Trinity. The view of the Danube from the terrace of Linz Castle is particularly picturesque at sunset. Unusual angles are offered by the Pöstlingbergbahn quarter with its pastel houses and a panoramic platform near the basilica.

Q: What little-known but interesting sights are there in Linz?

In the dungeons of Landhaus, fragments of the medieval defensive system of the XVI century have been preserved. The Hofgarten Botanical Garden hides rare species of alpine plants collected by Archduke Maximilian III. In the area of Urfahr you can find the Villa Töpfera - a sample of the art Nouveau of 1903.

Q: What legends are associated with Linz Castle and its history?

According to legend, in the dungeons of the castle of Linz still wanders the ghost of Frederick III, who died here in 1493. Legend has it that it was within these walls that the emperor’s alchemists tried to create the philosopher’s stone. In the sixteenth century, the castle served as a prison for Protestants during the Counter-Reformation.

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Ursulina Church

The Ursulino Church is a former monastery, today’s Ursulinenhof. The church is interesting for tourists, as it is a noteworthy exa …

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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The new Cathedral or Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the name of the cathedral located in Lin …

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Old cathedral

The Alter Dom or Old Cathedral is a curious example of classical Baroque architecture, which arose as a Jesuit church in the late …

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St. Andre's Church

The Church of St. Andre is the oldest architectural monument of Linz. The history of this temple goes back to the V century, when …

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Temples and cathedrals in Linz

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