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Pöstlingberg
A quaint and peaceful district of Linz situated atop a hill of 539 metres, this was a popular holiday destination for the people of Linz during the 18th century and was created in 1716. Pöstlingberg’s first church opened in 1742 and five years later the first restaurant was built which remains there today. During the French Revolution, Pöstlingberg became an important strategic place for the military, meaning Austria had to fight off French invaders who wished to claim it for themselves. A must-see.
Lentos Art Museum
This museum consists of paintings, sculpture object d’art and photographs by the most noteworthy artists of the second half of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a stress on Austrian artists. The Lentos Kunst Museum houses the collection of the former Wolfgang Gurlitt Museum which was founded in 1952. Some of the artists represented here are Klimt, Schindler, Romako and Moll.
Ars Electronica Centre
A centre for the electronic arts next to the Nibelungenbrücke and known as the ‘Museum of the Future.’ This is one of the most important sights in Linz, based on six floors and filled with creative work from hi-tech labs all over the world.
Kaiser Beer & Linzer Torte
Maybe not a good idea to try them at the same time, but both the beer and the tart are traditional Linz fodder. The beer has been brewed in the city since 1837 and is obviously the most popular brand. The latticed cake, filled with almonds and jam, received its name from the pastry chef Johann Konrad Vogel in 1822 when he started its mass production. Tuck in!
