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Oct 5, 2013

Linz-Ost, Austria


City description and overview

Linz Ost is one of the largest cities in Austria and is situated on the banks of the river Danube. It is a very old city, founded in 799 AD by the Romans. Johannes Kepler, who discovered the third law of planetary motion used to live in this city. There are many statues commemorating his successes in the city. A public University in the locality is also named after him. Linz is one of the most important economic centers in Austria owing to the steel and chemical factories located here. The city is rich in its art and music cultures and is known for its art galleries and concert halls. Perhaps the most well-known thing about Linz in the music world would be the ‘Linz Symphony’, which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote in the city for a concert to be held there. Due to all these things, Linz is often called as the ‘capital of music’. There is an airport near this city which has direct connecting flights to Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and many other international cities.

Weather and best time to travel

Linz has a humid continental climate. There are no dry seasons since the rains are dispersed around the year. There are many grasslands, forests and pastures around the city. The best time to travel to Linz is probably the seasons of spring and autumn, since we can witness the trees changing the colors of their leaves. You can also avail the fun of a bike ride during the warm months of the year.



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