Main Square - 360 ° Experience
Linz’s Main Square is right in the heart of Linz and is one of Europe’s largest enclosed squares, measuring 13,140 m². The impressive 20-metre Trinity Column sits in the middle of the square, built to memorialise the catastrophic events the city has withstood and for protection against fire, war and plague.
Today, as in the past, Linz’s Main Square plays host to a multitude of events, festivals and markets. Its appearance is characterised by imposing façades, such as that of the Old Town Hall – the seat of the mayor of Linz and home to the Tourist Information office, which offers its assistance to the city’s visitors every day.
A curious accent on the façade of number 21 is a reminder of a very special guest: In 1552, Maximilian, son of King Ferdinand I, and his wife Maria came to Linz with animals from across the ocean in tow – including an elephant. This caused such a sensation among Linzers at the time that they erected this monument commemorating the event.
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