Gymnasium Freistadt, Secondary education institution in Freistadt, Austria.
Gymnasium Freistadt is an educational institution in a historic building located in Upper Austria's Mühlviertel region, offering both classical and modern language education tracks. The school occupies a protected heritage structure and has served the community's educational needs for many decades.
Emperor Franz Joseph authorized the establishment of the lower secondary school on December 25, 1866, with classes beginning in the 1867-1868 academic year. This decision marked the start of an educational institution that shaped schooling in Freistadt for generations.
The school operates Radio Radius 106.6 since 2002, broadcasting programs that reach teachers, students, and residents of Freistadt. This local radio project connects the institution to the broader community and shapes local dialogue.
The facility includes an underground parking garage situated beneath its outdoor sports grounds, which serves the school's operational needs. Visitors should note that this is an active school building and is best accessed outside regular school hours.
The school houses Austria's only underground parking garage, hidden beneath its outdoor sports grounds and representing a technical distinction of the site. This unusual infrastructure demonstrates innovative space-use solutions implemented within a heritage-protected building.
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