Fun facts about Linz
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Linz originated as a Roman fort named Lentia, established in the first century.
Linz
Austria
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with Czechia. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
From the “History” section
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The horse-drawn railway line constructed from 1825 and opened in 1832 was the first railway line on the European mainland.
Linz
Austria
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with Czechia. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
From the “Transport” section
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Linz is the only major city in Austria that offers nearly twice as many jobs as its resident population can supply.
Linz
Austria
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with Czechia. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
From the “Population” section
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The main square in Linz, built in 1230, is one of the largest converted squares in Europe.
Linz
Austria
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with Czechia. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
From the “Destinations of interest” section
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The Pöstlingbergbahn is the steepest mountain railway in the world, built in 1898.
Linz
Austria
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with Czechia. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
From the “Destinations of interest” section
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