Linz - Private Historic Walking Tour
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- 2 timer
- 2 språk
- Bekreftes med en gang
- Privat tur
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Stroll through historic sites such as the Old City hall, the Linz castle and Landhaus. You will also see one of the largest churches in Austria, the New Cathedral which can accommodate up-to twenty thousand people. Have a chance to visit one of the most popular shopping streets in Austria. You will also visit the Old Cathedral and get to see the spectacular Trinity Column made from white marble designed after a plague.
Inkludert
Dette er inkludert
- Official tour guide
Ikke inkludert
- Entrance Fees
Rute
Start your tour at the Hauptplatz which is the main square of the city and one of the largest enclosed squares in Austria. Here, you will see the meaningful Trinity Column designed in baroque style and carved in white marble. It dates back to 1723.
Located closeby is the Altes Rathaus (Old city hall). It is enclosed by buildings with an important historical background with striking facades which characterize the square's appearance.
You will then walk by the Linz Castle that was built between 1364 and 1368 by Heinrich von Virneburg before you arrive at the Martinskirche (Saint Martin's Church). It is one of the oldest churches in Austria. Here, you will find Roman inscriptions and a copy of the famous Volto Santo of Lucca.
Our next stop will be the Landhaus dating back to the 16th century and designed in renaissance style. One of the striking features is the Planetenbrunnen (Fountain of the planets) which was made in memory of Johannes Kepler. Interestingly, The Johannes Kepler University Linz is also named in honor of the famous astronomer.
Continue on to Mariendom (New Cathedral) which is the largest church in Austria, it can accommodate up-to twenty thousand people. The church is designed in neo-gothic style. You will be astonished when you see the stained glass windows, especially the Linz Window that depicts the history of Linz.
As we move on, you will stroll on the Landstrasse, one of the most popular shopping streets in Austria where you will find a wide variety of products and high-end stores. Here, you will also see the church known as Ursulinenkirche dedicated to the Archangel Michael.
Finally, you will visit the Alter Dom (Old Cathedral) also called the Church of Ignatius, built between the year 1669 and 1683 in Baroque style. It is located at the southern end of the main square, the Hauptplatz.
Avbestilling
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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- Møtested
- Meeting Point at hotel possible (if centrally located).
- Henting
- Alle møtes ved startstedet; det er ingen henting.
- Billettype
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Arrangeres av
- BlackBuck Travels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Linz
- Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 9 byturer we list in Linz.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Linz
Linz is Upper Austria's capital on the Danube, pairing a baroque old town and a hilltop church with media art, steelworks and its namesake torte.
Linz is Upper Austria's capital, strung along the Danube between Salzburg and Vienna. The Hauptplatz, a broad main square, is framed by baroque façades and the Trinity Column, and lanes lead up to the castle above the river. The Pöstlingberg, a hill north of the Danube crowned by a twin-towered pilgrimage church, is reached by a steep tram line.
Top-ranked sights in Linz: Ars Electronica Center, Pöstlingbergbahn, New Cathedral (Mariendom).
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