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Linz (population 200,000) is a city in north-western Austria, the Danube River. It is the capital of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich).

Near Linz, is Leonding city where Adolf Hitler's parents are buried. Adolf Hitler himself went to school ("Fadingergymnasium") in Linz, but left before I finish it, changing the school with a Steyr (Upper Austria).

The composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 36th Symphony (1783) in Linz for a concert that was supposed to take place here, work is now known as Symphony Linz. The first version of Symphony 1 in C minor by Anton Bruckner is known as version Linz.

The city was founded by the Romans, who called him slow. The first mentions of the city Linz (old slow) as a fair exchange dating from 788. Favorable due to its location at the crossroads of roads, the town on the Danube has become, since the tenth century, an important commercial center. At first, belonged to Bavaria Babenberg. Eventually, however, together with Upper Austria Linz entered the hands of the Habsburgs, who stood residence here.

Linz is an industrial city. Voestalpine AG is known for his concern in finding the steel, especially for LD "Linz-Donawitz" steel production plant and the former "Chemie Linz" chemical group has been divided into several companies. These factories made in Linz, one of the most important economic centers in Austria.

Linz serves both as an important transport hub for the region of Upper Austria and to a lesser extent to South Bohemia. "Blue Danube" Linz airport and is located 6.25 miles (10 km) southwest of downtown. Direct flights include Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Vienna with additional routes added during the summer season and winter months. The city lies on the main axis of the railway so-called "Westbahn", linking Vienna with western Austria, Germany and Switzerland. There are also different types of river transport on the Danube from industrial barges to tourist cruises.



Linz | Linz (population 200,000) is a city in north-western Austria, the Danube River. It is the capital of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich).

Near Linz, is Leonding city where Adolf Hitler's parents are buried

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          Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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            Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                  Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                    Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                          Park Inn Linz

                          Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                            Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                                  Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                                    Gottfried - Essen Trinken Schlafen, Linz

                                    Gottfried - Essen Trinken Schlafen

                                    Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                                      Amedia Linz Trademark Collection By Wyndham, Linz

                                      Amedia Linz Trademark Collection By Wyndham

                                      Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                                        Best Western Hotel Spinnerei Linz

                                        Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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                                          Jugendgastehaus Linz

                                          Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

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