Linz Castle, Provincial museum in central Linz, Austria.
Linz Castle is a hilltop fortress beside the Danube in Linz, Austria, with two courtyards and a modern glass south wing completed in 2009. The building houses collections on nature and technology spread across multiple levels, with rotating temporary exhibitions.
The fortress was first documented in 799 under Charlemagne and was originally a Roman fort. Under Habsburg control from 1477, it transformed into an imperial residence.
The building takes its name from its elevated setting and reflects Upper Austrian history through its collections. Visitors see how the region evolved from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Visitors should explore the multiple levels in comfortable shoes and allow time for both permanent exhibitions. The building sits on a hill in the city center, offering good views but requiring climbing.
The building preserves the original Rudolf Gate from 1604, which remains a visible sign of Habsburg heritage. This gate contrasts sharply with the modern glass south wing, showing how old and new architecture stand side by side.
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