Linz, Altstadt - Austria HD Travel Channel
Linz, the capital of Upper Austria lies at the exit of the valley, which was cut by the Danube River through the Bohemian Massif.
The old town of Linz is known for its Baroque houses and backyards of the Renaissance. One of the beautiful is the courtyard of the Landhaus, the seat of the Upper Austrian State Assembly.
The Kremsmünsterer Free House (Free House bishop's court) was in the possession of the Emperor Frederick III until 1493. According to legend, Friedrich III died. here. In 1507 it was bought by the Kremsmünster Abbey and is still the seat of the Bishop of Linz.
In the immediate vincinity of the main square are the former residential buildings of the famous sons of the town, Adalbert Stifter and Johannes Kepler. In the StifterHaus one can find the Adalbert Stifter Institute as well as the Upper Austrian Literature House.
In the neighboring old cathedral, Bruckner was working twelve years as organist starting in 1856. The famous organ was named after him.
Already the Celts settled in Linz. During the Marcomannic Wars, the romans founded the fort Lentia. Afterwards, Linz belonged to the Bavarian dukedoms until 1210. Due to the occupation of Vienna by Matthias Corvinius, Linz was royal seat under Friedrich III. He expanded the castle which had been built on the site of the Roman fort. The motto of the House of Habsburg, the letters A.E.I.O.U. are engraved at the Friedrichstor.
St. Martin's Church, for the first time documentary mentioned in 799, was long considered one of the oldest churches in Austria in original condition.
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Linz, die Landeshauptstadt Oberösterreichs liegt am Ausgang des Tales, das die Donau durch die böhmische Masse geschnitten hat.
Die Altstadt von Linz ist bekannt für ihre barocken Häuser und Hinterhöfe der Renaissance. Einer der schönsten ist der Hof des Landhauses, dem Sitz der oberösterreichischen Landesregierung.
Das Kremsmünsterer Freihaus (Freihaus Bischofshof) war bis 1493 im Besitz von Kaiser Friedrich III. Der Legende nach starb Friedrich III. hier. 1507 wurde es vom Stift Kremsmünster gekauft und ist bis heute Sitz des Bischofs von Linz.
In unmittelbarer Nähe zum Hauptplatz befinden sich die ehemaligen Wohnhäuser der berühmten Söhne der Stadt, Adalbert Stifter und Johannes Kepler. Im Stifterhaus befindet sich heute neben dem Adalbert Stifter Institut das Oberösterreichische Literaturhaus.
Im benachbarten alten Dom war Bruckner von 1856 an zwölf Jahre als Organist tätig. Die berühmte Orgel wurde nach ihm benannt.
In Linz siedelten bereits die Kelten. Während der Markomannenkriege gründeten die Römer das Kastell Lentia. Danach gehörte Linz bis 1210 zu den bayerischen Herzogtümern. Unter Friedrich III. war Linz Residenzstadt, da Wien von Matthias Corvinius besetzt war. Er ließ damals das Schloss, das an der Stelle des römischen Kastells errichtet worden war, ausbauen. Am Friedrichstor sind die Buchstaben A.E.I.O.U., das Symbol des Hauses Habsburg, eingraviert.
Die Martinskirche, 799 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt, galt lange als eine der ältesten in ursprünglichem Zustand erhaltenen Kirchen Österreichs.
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Linz, Austria Tourism : Linz Tourism: Hauptplatz
The Hauptplatz in Linz, Austria, designed in 1260, forms the center of the old town and features Trinity Column, its most famous structure for tourists. Visit the Hauptplatz and its beautiful baroque style architecture in Linz with travel tips in this free video on tourism.
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1985 SALZBURG AUSTRIA
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Local fruits and vegetables on the show - at Hornbill Fest
Organic vegetables and fruits on display during the Horticulture exhibition cum Competition at Naga heritage village.
Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors.
Sometimes Nagaland is also referred to as The Switzerland of the East. The region is primarily hilly and has a pleasant climate all through the year. It is perhaps the best place for the adventurous at heart and makes an ideal place for trekking and camping.
Also known as Paradise on earth. The Dzukou Valley is the most famed valley of Nagaland and the natural beauty of the area is absolutely captivating.
Another attraction for tourists is the Kohima War Cemetery. The cemetery is a tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives pushing back the Japanese army during the Second World War. The bodies of around 1,100 British and 330 Indian soldiers are buried here.
One of the biggest cathedrals of North East India is located at Aradura Hill in Kohima. Its magnificent architecture makes it an important landmark of Kohima.
The Hornbill Festival is named after the Hornbill, a large, magnificent forest bird.
Held every year at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama about 12 kms from Kohima, the festival is held over a period of 10 days annually. The entire Heritage Village was built for the sole purpose of hosting this festival and the16 tribes of Nagaland each have their own representative hut in the village. Organized by the Govt. of Nagaland, the festival showcases the entire spectrum of the rich culture of the various Naga tribes.
The hornbill festival was created to bring together the various tribes of the State to display their culture and tradition in the form of dances, songs, sports, foods and many other colorful events. People from within India as well as foreign visitors experience and witness the colorful festival with great enthusiasm.
Delicious, mouth-watering and typically Naga food from the different tribes is served in various huts or morungs. Each Morung also has its own restaurant, which serves their specific tribal delicacy. Rice beer is always in great demand and tourists don't mind standing in long serpentine queues for a taste of the same.
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