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2016 editionThe UNeSCO CiTy Of Media arTS iN aUSTria www.linztourismus.at/en i www.linz.at/english

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austria is far more than Mozartkugel choco-

lates and Lipizzaner horses. did you know that

austria also has a unesco city of Media arts

to offer – the city of Linz? this creative centre

on the danube reflects austria’s modernity.

Linz demonstrates technological pioneering

combined with visionary media arts by europe’s

second-largest river, as well as a dedication

to contemporary history. For centuries, the

danube in Linz was by turns a dividing line and

a connecting link between the cultures and

regions on its banks. the river stands for highly

dramatic, terrible and joyful events.

Linz lies at the heart of europe, and at the

centre of the european region danube-Vltava.

From here, you can reach the czech republic

and Germany in a very short time. Visit three

countries, as well as several national parks

and unesco World Heritage sites. Linz lies

between the unesco World Heritage sites of

Hallstatt-dachstein and the small historical city

of ceský krumlov in the czech republic.

Great Bruckner in Great Britain there’s also a genuine piece of the united king-

dom in Linz. after all, the most modern opera

house in europe was designed by a London

architect. the international Bruckner Festi-

val, dedicated to the famous upper austrian

composer anton Bruckner, also has connections

with Great Britain. Bruckner performed his

works in the royal albert Hall as early as 1871.

in addition, the renowned Bruckner orchester is

on tour around Great Britain in 2016, stop-

ping in London, edinburgh, Middlesbrough and

Warwick. discover cultural delights, media arts,

contemporary history and restful relaxation in

austria’s pulsating modernity.

Find new perspectives on europe.

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Linz in London

spaxels illuminate tower Bridge: on the occasion of the

film star trek into Darkness, Paramount Pictures sent the

unique spaxels, LeD drones developed by the ars elec-

tronica Center in Linz, into the night sky above London’s

tower Bridge. new technologies, a modern mindset and

high-calibre cultural highlights distinguish Linz, up-

per austria. the european Capital of Culture 2009 and

unesCo City of media arts opens up new perspectives

for its visitors. experience the city by the Danube with its

gaze directed towards the future!

media arts at the heart of europe

p. 4/5 city of diversity

p. 6/7 top ten in Linz

p. 8/9 unique opera house

p. 10/11 Premium-class acoustics

p. 12/13 Filled with History

p 14/15 city of media arts

p. 16/17 it‘s full of unesco

p. 18/19 this is paradise

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Hauptplatz and Landstraße With its baroque facades and the trinity column, the largest urban square in europe is the ideal starting point for a city stroll along Landstraße. after Mariahilfer straße in Vienna, it is the most-frequented shopping street in austria.

Musiktheater am Volksgarten the most modern opera house in europe opened its doors for the first time in april 2013. the London architect terry Pawson de-signed this extraordinary building.

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Ars Electronica Center this museum of the future and technology with its interactive adventure world has an illumi-

nated facade. it houses exciting exhibitions on the integration of

digital art and technology into our everyday lives. the ars electronica

Futurelab gave a spaxels perfor-mance for a video clip that was

aired during the eurovision song contest 2015.

Perfect tripfor groups!

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Linzer Tortelinzer torte is the sweet

ambassador of Linz. the earliest recipe dates

from the year 1653, making it the oldest gateau recipe in the world.

Schlossmuseum Linz & Old Townthe old town of Linz, with its shops and pubs, is a wonderful place to relax. the most eye-catching feature of the historical centre is aus-tria’s largest universal museum in the Linzer schloss, which presents exhibitions on nature and technology, and much more.

Pöstlingberg Adventure Worldthe striking hill is one of the emblems of the city. the pilgrimage basilica beautifully crowns Linz and is easily accessible via the steepest adhesion railway on the continent. Linz’s zoo, the popular fairy-tale world of the grotto railway, and a magnificent view of Linz await visitors on the hill.

Danube and Brucknerhausthroughout the year, the banks of the danube are a hotspot for relaxation, art and culture. the donaupark becomes a stage in the summer months, time and again. Linz‘s concert hall Brucknerhaus named after the great composer and organist anton Bruckner.

voestalpine Stahlweltvoestalpine in Linz is dedicated to steel production in the most con-temporary and environmentally friendly way. at the exhibition centre, visitors can immerse themselves in an interactive, multimedia adven-ture world and discover more about all areas of steelmaking.

MariendomMariendom is the largest church in austria and, at the same time, a haven of peace at the heart of the city. this neo-Gothic work of art is all the more impressive due to its tower, which stands just a few metres lower than stephansdom in Vienna.

Lentos KunstmuseumLentos is one of austria’s most important museums of modern and contemporary art. Here you can see works of the 19th century and classical modern art by egon schiele or Gustav klimt to andy Warhol. the modern architectural design is also unique.

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the most modern opera house in europeits special architecture and unique acoustics make

the musiktheater am volksgarten the most modern

opera house in europe. it was designed by the

London architect terry Pawson.

terry Pawson’s basic idea of “an ex-

tended living room for the population

of Linz”, the integration of the building

into city life and its unification with the

park in front of it were implemented in

the construction with great success. in a

construction period of four years, a new

cultural landmark was created in the

city. the core element is the 32-metre

transportable revolving stage. the Musik-

theater can accommodate more than

1,800 spectators and is currently the

most modern opera house in europe.

the divisions of opera/operetta, ballet,

the newly established musical division,

which is unique in europe, and the

Bruckner orchester Linz have found

their new home here. international guest

performances, concerts offering classical,

world and jazz music, as well as recitals,

readings, tours and exhibitions round off

the comprehensive programme. new pro-

ductions of classics can be viewed here,

as well as completely new pieces written

or composed, staged using multimedia

with exciting scenery.

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The harmony of the World

opera in five acts

by Paul Hindemith

from 8 april 2017

at Linz’s Musiktheater, you

can experience unique produc-

tions that are only performed

in a few theatres, such as

‘the Harmony of the World’,

an opera in five acts by Paul

Hindemith. the prominent as-

tronomer and mathematician

Johannes kepler, who spent

much of his life in Linz, is the

protagonist of this opera, and

the city of Linz also plays a

significant role.

Season highlights 2016/2017

in the opera house

falstaff, opera by Giuseppe Verdi

from 16 september 2016

around the World in eighty

days, musical based on the

novel by Jules Verne

from 1 october 2016

The Little Mermaid, dance

theatre by Mei Hong Lin

from 15 october 2016

Salome, drama in one act by

richard strauss

from 12 november 2016

don Giovanni, opera by

Wolfgang amadeus Mozart

from 21 January 2017

The White horse inn

musical comedy by

ralph Benatzky

from 10 december 2016

in the musical comedy specta-

tors get to know a little piece

of upper austria. in the idyllic

landscape around the shores

of Wolfgangsee, this famous

hotel is a buzz of activity.

When emperor Franz Joseph i

announces his arrival, the ho-

tel enters a state of emergen-

cy. in a humorous manner, the

operetta reveals a great deal

about German summer visitors

and austrian hosts.

The Other Side

musical theatre by

Michael obst

from 20 May 2017

experience ‘the other side’

at the Musiktheater – emo-

tionally charged music

composed by Michael obst,

based on the plot of alfred

kubin’s fantasy novel. Linz

houses the world’s largest col-

lection by the famous graphic

artist alfred kubin, who lived

in upper austria. in his only

novel, ‘the other side’, he

tells an adventure full of

bizarre fantasy.

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BrucknerhausPremium-class acoustics

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imagine a world full of fantastic music, experience the foremost

international orchestras, extraordinary vocalists, up-and-coming

young artists and established stars at a venue offering impec-

cable acoustics that is the most beautiful concert hall by the

Danube: Welcome to Brucknerhaus Linz!

dedicated to the famous composer

anton Bruckner, Brucknerhaus Linz,

in its classic, timeless form, hosts

180,000 visitors every year. about

250 productions are staged, includ-

ing concerts by the world’s foremost

orchestras, evenings of vocal artistry,

and music especially for young people.

the repertoire includes something from

every kind of music. Grand events such

as balls and receptions round off the

programme.

the major events of the year are

the international Bruckner Festival,

the linzer Klangwolken or clouds

of sounds, open-air events next to

the danube and many other festi-

vals. throughout the concert season,

Brucknerhaus Linz guarantees musical

excellence and makes a key contribu-

tion to the enhancement of the cultural

landscape in upper austria.

the Brucknerhaus was designed

by the Finnish architects kaija and

Heikki sirén with particular attention

to excellent acoustics and a timelessly

modern design. they started their work

in 1961. at the inaugural concert of

the Brucknerhaus on 23 March 1974

the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by

Herbert von karajan, who said:

“an experience of pure magnificence!”

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the international Bruckner Festival with an annual attend-

ance of over 20,000, is the largest musical event in the entire

region and one of austria’s most important festivals. artistic

quality, major international orchestras, outstanding soloists

and world-renowned conductors make it unique and diverse.

With the theme of “near and far”, the international Bruckner

Festival Linz 2016 builds new bridges between Linz and

south korea and moves through all musical genres!

When klaus Maria Brandauer, world-famous actor and master

of the spoken word, performs his own a midsummer night’s

Dream, when the master of the piano, rudolf Buchbinder, cel-

ebrates his 70th birthday with the Vienna Philharmonic and

punk organist cameron carpenter rocks the main auditorium,

you know it’s time for the Bruckner Festival!

this year, 13 september, to 15 october, 1016 great internation-

al orchestras and artists will meet again at the concert hall.

Programme and tickets: www.brucknerfest.at

in 2017, at the international Bruckner festival in Linz, the

Brucknerhaus will once again have the pleasure of hosting some

of the world’s most celebrated musicians:

1. The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and Valery Gergiev

anton Bruckner:

25 september: symphony no. 1 and symphony no. 4

26 september: symphony no. 2 and symphony no. 3

2. Bruckner Orchester Linz and Markus Poschner

6 october in st. Florian: symphony no. 8 – a. Bruckner

3. The Cleveland Orchestra and franz Welser-Möst

12 october: Ludwig van Beethoven’s string Quartet no. 15

in a minor, op. 132, igor stravinsky’s the rite of spring

(Le sacre du Printemps)

13 october: Gustav Mahler’s symphony no. 6 in a minor

4. Opening Concert of the 2017 international Bruckner festival

17 september: Bruckner orchester Linz and

Markus Poschner – Gustav Mahler’s symphony no. 2

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On the trail of anton Brucknerthe performances of anton Bruckner

(1824–1896) on the organs of Linz

and st. Florian changed the course

of music – they were irrevocably,

irresistibly and outrageously

modern. come to the city by the

danube to meet a genius.

at every turn, you’ll encounter

the composer and the person

anton Bruckner, who has remained

very much alive here. the Bruckner

orchester, the Brucknerhaus and the

anton Bruckner Private university –

the first university in the world that is

currently being rebuilt as an ecological

passive house – and the lively music

scene not only foster his work – they also

continue and develop it.

The life of the geniusBorn in ansfelden, not far from Linz, the

person and the musician remain mysteri-

ous and fascinating: a maverick with

some rather bizarre habits and an inven-

tor beyond comparison. the exceptional-

ly gifted and famous organist and church

musician embedded the instrument’s

sonority into his massive symphonies. He

was the first to ever anticipate montage

techniques in film practice – the cut, the

fade-out and the dissolve. nobody knows

how he got this idea. regarding the

history of music, Bruckner seems to be

a meteor that fell directly from the sky:

and he landed in Linz.

discover a unique collection of informa-

tion about his life and work.

www.abruckner.com

the famous composer an-

ton Bruckner lived in and

around Linz and still

influences the whole

region today. Listen, look

around and hike in the

footsteps of the great

composer of sympho-

nies, who changed the

world of music.

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Linz’s involvement in the civil War of

1934 and the nazi period (1938–1945)

has left its stamp on the city. Following

the anschluss (annexation) of austria,

which adolf Hitler announced here, Linz

was, as the protégé city of the Führer, the favoured object of nazi urban and

economic planning measures.

the rapid expansion of the city was

driven by the incorporation of smaller

municipalities into bigger ones, and by

the forced labour of thousands of foreign

workers. this was what made possible

the construction of large industrial sites

like reichswerke Hermann Göring (to-

day: voestalpine), which primarily served

the purpose of armament for war. in and

around Linz, educational and memorial

sites are reminders of those dark times.

the region is intensively concerned with

the process of examining and coming to

terms with the past. scientific publica-

tions, memorials, symposia and cultural

projects like Friedensstadt Linz – Linz,

city of Peace – represent an injunction

to not forget and to try to learn from

the past.

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Focal point: contemporary history

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Mauthausen Memorial (15 km east of

Linz) is a harrowing testimony to the nazi

period. Between 1938 and 1945, over

200,000 people from all over europe were

incarcerated at this concentration camp;

about half of them were murdered here.

VoestaLPine HistoricaL MuseuM www.voestalpine.com/zeitgeschichte

With the permanent contemporary History

exhibition 1938–1945, the voestalpine

global steel group faces up to its past,

and remembers the forced labourers at

reichswerke Hermann Göring in Linz

during the nazi period.

scHLoss HartHeiM www.schloss-hartheim.atone of six nazi euthanasia institutes

was located at alkoven (approx. 20 km

from Linz), where about 30,000 people

were murdered between 1940 and 1944.

today, you’ll find an educational and me-

morial site here, as well as the exhibition

Value of Life.

Memorial sites around/in Linz

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Museum of the futurethe ars electronica center captivates

the imagination with its extraordinary

architecture and impressive exhibitions

at the interface between art, technol-

ogy and society. Visitors can catch a

glimpse of the mysteries of the human

body, enter into communication with

robots or become designers of the

future. deep space 8k draws you into

absorbing 2d and 3d visual worlds

with fantastic image quality.

a museum where you can be interac-

tive, experiment and try out new things

– unique in europe.

www.aec.at/news/en

experience industry Linz is also an industrial location

and stands for the latest technology

and environmental protection in this

context. the steel producer voestal-

pine invites you to take a multimedia

journey of discovery on the theme of

steel at its exhibition centre voestal-

pine stahlwelt. With the “realsteel”

multimedia guides, visitors can also

experience the world of steel in an

interactive way. “augmented real-

ity” is the magic word: realsteel

conjures up additional information

on the hired tablet. immerse yourself

and be amazed!

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Linz was the european Capital of Culture in 2009 and is a unesCo City of media arts.

this shows that Linz, together with for example tel aviv, sapporo and Lyon, is one of the world’s

most future-orientated locations. Linz is a pulsating centre full of ideas and creativity.

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Brain station Linz is a business location, where a top

education plays an essential role. the

city is home to four universities as well

as universities of applied sciences with

the highest reputation. Johannes kepler

university Linz mainly offers business

and technical subjects. the university of

arts and industrial design and the newly

erected anton Bruckner Private univer-

sity are also highly renowned.

www.jku.at

Centre for events and congresses networking is essential in a city like

Linz. the design center is a forward-

looking event location in all areas with

special architecture and an incompara-

ble atmosphere. conferences, meetings,

fairs, galas, product presentations and

incentives take place on a flexible area of

convertible 10,000 square metres. the

glass roof of the building is unique and

provides natural daylight.

www.design-center.at/en

Creative factory the tabakfabrik, a former industrial

building covering 80,000 square metres,

has become a creative centre for the city

in recent years. Planned by architect

Peter Behrens, who also designed build-

ings in england, the complex is among

the most innovative constructions of

international modernism in austria. the

tabakfabrik is becoming an artistic hub,

with events, design shops, galleries,

media laboratories and start-ups.

art on the roofs art at lofty heights: that’s what

distinguishes Höhenrausch in the oÖ

kulturquartier. Visitors not only enjoy

a wonderful view of the city, but can

also experience exciting approaches to

contemporary art. in 2016, the focus of

the exhibition above the rooftops of the

city is “other angels”. this theme has

inspired artwork on the beings as mes-

sengers between two realms.

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Kalkalpen National Park (75 km)thick forests, crystal-clear water, gentle alpine pastures and rugged mountains shape the natural landscape of the kalkalpen national Park. the region is ideal for hiking and for enjoying complete relaxation and tranquillity.

Hallstatt – UNESCO World Heritage Site (130 km)the unique location of the Hallstatt World Heritage site, right on the shores of the lake, is so captivating that a copy of the town was even made in china. in Hallstatt, you can also discover the 7000-year history of the region.

Panoramic tour of the Salzkammergut (130 km)the unique cultural landscape of the salzkammergut awaits you with 76 lakes both large and small, as well as stunning mountain scenery. Locations such as the imperial town of Bad ischl or Gmunden invite you to take a leisurely stroll.

Mondsee

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Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps

Semmering-eisenbahn

Holašovice Historical Village Reservation

Altstadt von Regensburg mit Stadtamhof

historischer Stadtkern von Prag

Historic Centre of Telč

Jewish Quarter and St Procopius‘ Basilica

in Třebíč

Tugendhat Villa in Brno

Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape

Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž

Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc

Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at

Zelená Hora

Salzburg

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Linz lies at the centre of europe in the heart of upper austria, close to the

alps, the salzkammergut and by the Danube. many destinations can be easily

reached in a very short time. in addition, there are four unesCo World

heritage sites within a radius of 200 km and four national parks.

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Passau, the city on three rivers (120 km)You can set off on a fantastic day trip by boat from Linz to Passau, the city on three rivers. You will pass the schlögener schlinge, a natural bend in the danube, one oft he river’s most majestic parts. then your journey takes you into the baroque border city in Bavaria.

Ceský Krumlov – UNESCO World Heritage Site (75 km)the ceský krumlov World Heritage site is situated in the czech republic, not far from Linz. right by the Vltava river, the historical old town tempts you to wander and explore. one of the main attractions is the castle, the second-largest building in the czech republic.

Wachau – UNESCO World Heritage Site (160 km)the Wachau also has a connection with england: king richard the Lionheart was imprisoned for several months in the dun-geons of Burg dürnstein. the Wachau lies right next to the danube, and boasts a spectacular natural landscape with slopes full of wine terraces.

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Windischgarsten

Kalkalpen National Park

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Regensburg(235 km)

Munich(275 km)

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Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps

Semmering-eisenbahn

Holašovice Historical Village Reservation

Altstadt von Regensburg mit Stadtamhof

historischer Stadtkern von Prag

Historic Centre of Telč

Jewish Quarter and St Procopius‘ Basilica

in Třebíč

Tugendhat Villa in Brno

Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape

Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž

Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc

Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at

Zelená Hora

Salzburg

SALZBURG

Die Donau-Moldau Region

Schloss und Gärten von Schönbrunn/

historischer Stadtkern von WienSalzkammergut

Linz

UPPER AUSTRIA

danube route of emperors and Kingsthe danube is the connecting link between the regions, and can look back on an eventful history. a journey along the route of emperors and kings is always an unforgettable experience.

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Hans-Joachim Freyartistic director of Brucknerhaus Linz and former

director of the semperoper in dresden

“the innovative spirit that linz has displayed in recent years has brought forth a unique image that truly sets this city apart. an indie scene that conjures up creativity and the established high culture that makes greatness happen – this is the linz that i know, and a great reason to visit and experience linz for yourself.”

Terry StevensBritish broadcaster and journalist

“great cities always offer interesting, innovative and memorable experiences. linz is one of the best on all of these dimensions. a city that lives long in the memory – for all the right reasons.”

Dennis Russell Davieschief conductor of the Bruckner orchester

“since 2001, i have called linz an der Donau home. in 2017, after 15 wonderful seasons as chief conductor and music director of the Bruckner orchester linz and the landestheater linz, i will continue to live in this lovely city with its fine cultural institutions, wonderful educa-tional opportunities and nearness to nature. it is a great city to raise a family and a stimulating place to visit.”

Nick Treadwellart collector and gallery owner from the uk

“linz lies on the beautiful Danube and is quite a young city. there is a really good cultural scene here which is useful, intense and developing very fast. there is a large and ambitious cultural community. so i have great expectations for the cultural future of the city.”

Famous fans of Linz

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The chances are high for people to meet you in the Salzkammergut, and particu-larly around Hallstattsee. Why does a Brit decide to move to Upper Austria and what do you like the most?twenty or so years ago, i was travelling

the world producing images for corporate

annual reports. When i was in Vienna to

photograph, i met my wife Liz, whose

parents lived on the shores of Hallstatt-

see. since then we have been regularly

visiting austria. now we decided to

invest in refurbishing and extending the

property in upper austria. now we truly

live more in austria. i love living in the

salzkammergut. the environment is so

beautiful and changes so much with the

seasons. every time i go out the same

scenes are painted in a different way

and for me, as a photographer, this is

paradise.

What are your favourite spots? Why should British citizens come to Upper Austria?Well, i like all of it really, but if i have

to pick some noteworthy locations i

would choose the following: Hallstatt,

st. Wolfgang, Bad aussee. all of the

mountain tracks you can explore either

walking or by mountain bike. dachstein-

krippenstein with the glacier is always

great too. english visitors are amazed at

how you can walk the streets of the town

at night with no thought of any risk. it’s

a bit like england used to be around

thirty years ago.

The Bruckner Orchester is touring through England and represents Upper Austria in an acoustic way. Would you also see yourself as an ambassador with your work?Well, i have been travelling the world as a

photographer for over thirty-five years now

and during all that time, i didn’t think of

myself in that way at all. However, now

i have immersed myself in the beauty

and tradition of upper austria i have

naturally been reflecting that in my work.

My recent Hyperzoom innovation was

showcased in my video about Hallstatt

and has caused quite a stir around the

world. Many thousands of people who

would not normally watch a video about

Hallstatt have watched it because of the

unique technique and, as a by-product,

been introduced to the beauty of Hallstatt.

so perhaps through my ongoing work in

the salzkammergut i will become a kind

of ambassador for the region. it’s a nice

thought.

Geoff Tompkinson,an artist of moving imagery, has trav-elled the world and captured amazing places through his lens. he started out as a photojournalist for global maga-zines and lately his unique style of videos has put him in the international spotlight again. hyperZoom, his most recent invention, enables people to discover the world in a yet unseen way.UNeSCO World heritage Site hallstatt is among the first locations to be pre-sented in this way. in the near future, he might zoom from hallstatt to Linz, to capture the spirit of the UNeSCO City of Media arts.

“this is paradise!”

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Legal notice: Published by tourismusverband Linz, adalbert-stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz. Basic orientation: information for guests in Linz interested in culture. idea, editing: tourismusverband Linz, Georg steiner, elisabeth stephan. text: Georg steiner, elisabeth stephan. design, graphic: Michael christl, Lukas eckerstorfer. translated and edited by www.translingua.at. Printed by oberndorfer druck. subscription: tourismusverband Linz, currently free of charge. all prices and dates subject to change. information correct as of March 2016. Photo credits are indicated next to the photos. if not otherwise indicated: tourismusverband Linz. cover photo: Linz tourismus © zoe Fotografie. typing and printing errors reserved. Place of jurisdiction: Linz.

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