Leibnitz, Municipality and district capital in Styria, Austria
Leibnitz sits between the Mur and Sulm rivers in Styria and spans an area of vineyards, pumpkin fields, and agricultural land at roughly 275 meters elevation. The town connects to major Austrian cities through railway lines and the A9 motorway, offering direct access to Vienna and Slovenia.
The settlement was first documented in 970 as Lipnizza under Emperor Otto the Great and grew from a Bavarian settlement into a major regional hub. Nearby, the archaeological site of Flavia Solva contains roads and walls from a Roman municipium that dates to the first century.
The main square displays traditional townhouses and churches, while Schloss Seggau incorporates Roman stones with relief carvings into its walls. These buildings shape the town's character and reflect different periods of its past.
Visitors can explore different areas of the town on foot or by bicycle thanks to the flat terrain between the two rivers. The excellent transport links make it straightforward to visit surrounding wine regions and nearby attractions.
Flavia Solva, located just outside the center, holds not only ruins but also displays objects and finds that help visitors understand daily life during Roman rule. This often-overlooked site offers a window into a completely different era of regional history.
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