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Climate This area is moderate, soft. Winter is quite warm, the average temperature in January fluctuates between -1° C. In summer, the average temperature is about +21° C. The annual precipitation level is 700-1200 mm per year.

Mountain forests and alpine meadows surrounding the city make this area very picturesque.
Population, language, religion

Vaduz is the capital of a relatively small principality located between Austria and Switzerland. Therefore, the majority of residents of the city and the state as a whole are of Austrian and German-Swiss origin, the share of foreigners is approximately 5%, mainly Austrians, Swiss and Italians. Such a small percentage of foreigners among the city's residents is due to the fact that in 1971 the Prince of Liechtenstein introduced a restriction on entry into the country, according to which the number of foreigners should not exceed 1/3 of the country's population. The population of Vaduz has about 5 thousand inhabitants.

The official language is German. Most of the capital's population are adherents of the Catholic Church. Protestantism is practiced by about 8% of Vaduz residents.

History of development

Initially, the city arose as a fief - the County of Vaduz. This happened around the 14th century, when the territory of Liechtenstein was part of the province of Raetia under the Roman Empire.

Later, in the 16th century, these lands were acquired by an Austrian prince from the Liechtenstein family. In 1719, after the unification of the county of Vaduz with other counties adjacent to it, a single principality of Liechtenstein arose, the residence of the prince was then located in Vaduz.

In 1921, the Principality of Liechtenstein was recognized as an independent state, and Vaduz was officially named its capital.

Cultural significance

Vaduz is the cultural center of the Principality of Liechtenstein and contains the country's main architectural monuments.

The capital has a neo-Gothic church from the 19th century. Not far from the city, on the slope of the Three Sisters Mountain, there is a castle with a Gothic chapel, built in the 9th century. This castle contains a unique collection of objects that tell about the medieval traditions and customs of this region: weapons, ceramics, furniture, household items and much more. etc.

The main attraction of the city is the State Museum, founded in 1953. It displays a rich collection of paintings and other art objects belonging to one of the princes of Liechtenstein.

In 1930, a postal museum was opened in Vaduz, describing the history of stamps.

The education system in general in the state is developed only up to the secondary school level. Only in Vaduz the first specialized secondary educational institution was opened - an evening technical school. It trains specialists to work in the engineering industry and builders. There are no higher educational institutions in Vaduz or in the state. Young people receive the necessary education in Switzerland.

Among the media, only a few publishing houses operate in Vaduz, publishing the main city newspapers. Telephone, postal, telegraph, radio and television are administered by Switzerland.

Tourist information

The small town of Vaduz usually has a lot of visitors: the picturesque Alpine landscapes in the vicinity of the city and the unique exhibitions presented in the museums of the tiny capital attract a large number of tourists from abroad. Vaduz is primarily a great place to relax in winter. Here you can go skiing or do other winter sports.

The menu of cafes and restaurants in Vaduz, eagerly visited by tourists, also includes excellent products from the local wine industry. Vaduz is a resort city, a trip to which is often recommended for those who love active recreation, wonderful mountain air and a quick change of impressions. Tourist service is at a very high level,

Currency unit, circulating in Vaduz, is a Swiss franc. Currency exchange can be done at hotels in the city.

In its upper reaches, at the foot of the Retikon ridge. The city is surrounded by gardens and vineyards. Almost all the main attractions of Vaduz fit on the main street of Städle, which ends with a rather steep climb up the mountain to the princely castle. There are several convenient routes for walking, rollerblading and cycling, and the Malbun ski resort is 17 km from the capital.

Story

The Principality of Liechtenstein joined the Schengen area only recently, four years later than Switzerland, although relations of free association (a form of confederation) exist between them. The complete abolition of border controls was previously delayed several times due to protests from Germany and Switzerland, which argued that Liechtenstein was not doing enough to combat tax evasion. Now this curious corner of Europe, which until recently had the highest level of income per capita, has become even more accessible. The most interesting place to visit is the capital city of Vaduz - the permanent residence of the princely family since 1939.
The history of Vaduz is older than the history of the principality, formed by decree of Charles VI and named after the owner’s surname in 1719. Vaduz is a word of ancient Romansh origin, going back to the Latin “aqueduct”, or from “waldutz” - from the phrase “German valley” (“vallis”) " - Latin "valley", "dutz" - Old High German "German"). After the conquest of the lands of the Rhaetians (Celtic “highlanders”) by the Romans in 15 AD. e. the province of Raetia was formed here. In 536 the Franks invaded here, and until the 10th century. the territory was part of the Frankish kingdom. Since then, German has become the main language in the region. In the Middle Ages, the lands of the future Liechtenstein - the feud of Vaduz (first mentioned in 1150, construction of the castle of the Count of Werdenberg - 1300) and Schellenberg were part of the Duchy of Swabia, part of the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation - from 1342.
Special privileges, including sovereignty and the collection of taxes, were granted to Vaduz in 1507 by Emperor Maximilian I, and in 1592 Emperor Rudolf II, also a Habsburg, granted the city the right to free trade. This fief was bought from its original owner by Baron Brandis of Emmenthal, then passed to Count Sulz of Baden Klettgau, later bought by Count Hohenems of Vorarlberg, and finally it went to the ancient, rich and influential family of Liechtenstein.
In 1699, Hans-Adam I of Liechtenstein bought the possession of Schellenberg from the impoverished Hohenems family, and in 1712 - Vaduz. These two tiny fiefs, whose overlord was the emperor, were necessary for the Liechtensteins to obtain a seat in the Reichstag, since their other possessions were not directly subordinate to the empire and did not give the right to enter the Council of Princes. As a result, in 1719, the fifth Count of Liechtenstein, Anton Florian, finally became a member of the Reichstag.
Historically, Liechtenstein was closely associated with Austria, which represented its foreign policy interests, and after the defeat of Austria-Hungary in the First World War, the small principality entered into an alliance with another neighbor - Switzerland. The principality never had its own currency.
What is noteworthy is that until 1842, not a single head of the family had ever visited the Alpine possessions, constantly living either in the family castle of Feldsberg in the territory of the present Czech Republic, or in the city and suburban Viennese palaces. The first in the family who, after inheriting the princely title, lived permanently on the territory of his state (from 1939 to 1989) was the fourteenth Prince of Liechtenstein, Franz Joseph II. When he was succeeded by the current head of the country, Hans Adam II, the Landtag tried to limit the powers of the monarch to purely representative functions, but the monarch threatened in this case to move to Vienna and sell the castle. As a result, according to the results of the 2003 referendum, the prince’s powers were even expanded.
The tiny territory of Vaduz hides many treasures. Some can only be guessed at, the rest are in full view: a princely palace on a hill visible from any point, serpentine walking routes and ski resorts on the Retikon alpine ridge, gardens, vineyards and pastures, museums and hotels.
Even the first owner of Vaduz, Prince Anton Florian, skillfully handled finances: in 1703-1711. he served as chief treasurer and prime minister at the court of Charles VI.
After the association with Switzerland in 1920, a special princely bank arose in the dwarf state - Liechtenstein Global Trust. The reigning fifteenth Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans Adam II, clearly inherited the family entrepreneurial spirit, receiving an excellent education in business and economics starting in the 1970s. he raised his compact principality-corporation to its current high standard of living. True, behind the scenes the principality was called a “European launderette” for laundering dirty money, but in 2000 inspections were carried out, with the dismissal of a number of officials and bank employees, it was forbidden to open anonymous accounts and henceforth they promised to take a more strict approach to the banking control system.
They say that almost every second able-bodied resident of Vaduz is employed in the financial and investment sphere. There are statistics for the country as a whole: 43% of workers are employed in the industrial sector, 55% in the service sector, and less than 2% in agriculture. As you can see, the economy of the principality is built not only on banks and beautiful ski resorts, but also on developed industry. Local residents have long been engaged in crafts (ceramics, textiles, winemaking, etc.), to which today have been added numerous small high-tech industries of metalworking, precision instrument making, optics... There is enough work, moreover, not enough workers: about a third of employees come from neighboring Austria, Switzerland and Germany, fortunately it’s not far away.
It must be said that before, the dwarf state more than once found itself in dire financial straits, and the princes had to improve matters by selling one of the masterpieces of their famous painting collection. The private collection of the Liechtenstein princes (about 1,500 paintings make up about a sixth of the family fortune of $3.2 billion), replenished from generation to generation, is represented by paintings by Van Dyck, Rubens and other Renaissance masters. Most of the collection is located in the princely castle of Vaduz, part of it is in the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna. Tourists are not allowed to enter Vaduz Castle, but visits to the Vienna Museum by organized groups are possible by appointment. But this does not mean that the paintings are completely inaccessible to the general public: from time to time they can be seen in the best museums in the world. Thus, in 2009, the Liechtenstein collection was exhibited in Moscow at the Pushkin Museum. Pushkin.
The castle towers over the city, leading to it are the streets of Oylestraße and Städle. Only the most stubborn get to the very top, mainly for the sake of the observation deck overlooking small Vaduz and the greenery. For others, there is the Citytrain tourist bus, which runs through all the main attractions on its route, located mainly on the semicircular Städle street that runs around the hill: it is worth mentioning the ancient hotel Gasthof Leuven, the Gothic chapel of St. Anne and the parish church of St. Florian in the neo-Gothic style, English the house where part of the princely collection of paintings is exhibited, the Art Museum, and the city hall. On the same street are the boards of companies, joint stock companies, Bank Liechtenstein and other banks. Standing apart in the middle of its own vineyards is a private estate with the historical “Red House”. But otherwise, this is a typical alpine town, nothing particularly remarkable, but comfortable for life, well-groomed, with a lot of flowers on the balconies and dozens of avant-garde sculptures on the sidewalks and in squares.

general information

Location: on the right bank of the Rhine (in the upper reaches), at the foot of the Retikon ridge (Eastern Alps).
Official status: the capital of Liechtenstein since 1719, since 1939 - the residence of the princely house of Liechtenstein.

First mention: 1150 g
Time of foundation of the city: 1300 g
Reign of the Princely House of Liechtenstein- since 1712

Historical names: Faduz, Vadutz (XII century).

Languages: German, in everyday life - the Liechtenstein dialect of German; Italian.

Ethnic composition: Liechtensteiners (Alemannics) - 65.6% (2000), also Italians, Swiss and Austrians.

Religion: Christianity (Catholicism - 76%, Protestantism - 7%), others - outside of religion.

Currency unit: Swiss frank.

Mountain range: Retikon (Eastern Alps).

Largest river: Rhine.

Numbers

Area: 17.3 km2.

Population: 5341 people. (2011).
Population density: 309 people/km 2 .

Center height: 460 m above sea level.

Climate and weather

Moderate continental, alpine.
Average January temperature: 0°C.

Average temperature in July: +19°С.
Average annual precipitation: 950 mm.

Economy

Liechtenstein is a prosperous industrial country with a developed financial services sector and a high standard of living. The industry is almost entirely export-oriented.

GDP per capita: $141,000 (2012).
Industry: metalworking, precision instrument making, optics, production of vacuum equipment, electronic systems, microprocessors; food and flavoring (in particular, the production of canned food and wine), textile, ceramic and pharmaceutical industries.

Traditional crafts; release of collectible postage stamps.
Service sector: financial (banking, investment; more than 70,000 registered foreign “mailbox” companies provide about 30% of state budget revenues), tourism (especially skiing).

Attractions

■ Herberweg Park, Haberfield Park, walking routes along the Retikon ridge.
■ Ruins of Shalun Castle, or “Wild Castle” (XII century).
■ Vaduz Castle (the estimated beginning of construction is the 12th century, the oldest surviving buildings date back to 1287-1300).
■ “Red House” (first mentioned in 1338).
■ The historic inn Gasthof-Leuven (1388).
■ House of the composer Joseph Gabriel von Rheinberger (16th century).
■ Gothic Chapel of St. Anne (XV century) and Cathedral of St. Florin (1874).
■ Old Bridge over the Rhine (1901).
■ Government Building (1905).
■ Town Hall (1933).
■ Landtag building (2008).
■ Liechtenstein State Museum.
■ Liechtenstein Art Museum.
■ Postal Museum of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
■ Art gallery in the English building.
■ Museum of skiing and winter sports.
■ Opera House, University of Liechtenstein.

Curious facts

■ Leonardo da Vinci’s “Portrait of Ginevra de Benci” was considered the pearl of the princely collection of one and a half thousand paintings by world famous masters. Now this is the only Leonardo painting kept outside of Europe: in 1967 it was sold to the Washington National Museum of Art for a fabulous $5 million in those years to improve the family’s affairs, which had been shaken by the war.
■ In the 16th century. The Liechtensteins stood at the head of the Lutherans in Bohemia. The Habsburgs owed them a loan of half a million guilders, which was paid off with land grants in Bohemia. In 1599, the head of the baronial family, Karl von Liechtenstein, returned to Catholicism, and during the Thirty Years' War he supported the Habsburgs as contenders for the Bohemian throne. For his loyalty, he was promoted to imperial prince in 1607.

Principality of Liechtenstein- one of the smallest states in Europe and the world. It is sandwiched between Switzerland (in the east of the country) and Austria. This is a rather picturesque area with mountains and houses traditional for this area. The capital of the principality is the city Vaduz. A city is, of course, a loud word; only a little more than 5 thousand residents live here, but on a state scale it would be like a city. Vaduz is surrounded by a number of villages and even almost towns, so it is not even the only populated area of ​​the principality.

Liechtenstein is a rare state that is separated from the sea by two borders (the second such country is Tajikistan). The Prince of Liechtenstein is the sixth richest monarch in the world. The throne generously passes on to the locals, who enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. So Liechtensteiners are very proud of their small country and respect the prince. Upon reaching adulthood and after graduating from university, young people are invited to a celebration in the prince’s palace, so that contact with the people is maintained.

What’s nice is that you can get to Liechtenstein using the same routes that apply to Switzerland. It even covers the road to Vaduz. Moreover, the official currency of Liechtenstein is . So, in general, you won’t notice much difference between Switzerland and Liechtenstein: the same houses, the same rich burghers, among whom it is not customary to show off their wealth, the same high prices and the same mountains. The brands are just different. And you can put a stamp in your passport: another tick on the tourist map!

Getting to Vaduz:

Liechtenstein didn't bother much with its transport system. This is a rare state in Europe where there are no railways at all. They make do with Swiss trains to the border, and then use the bus.

From Zurich to Vaduz:

There are different ways to get from Zurich to Vaduz:

• By train to the city Sargans, then on bus 12E to Vaduz (final) or bus 11 in the direction of Feldkirch, Bahnhof. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. Ticket – 37.60 CHF one way 2nd class (as of 2014). Departures from Zurich: at 07 and 37 minutes hourly.

• By train to Buchs S.G., then take bus 12 to Schaan, Bahnhof, then take bus 11 to Vaduz, Post. Travel time is 1:30. Ticket price: 40.20 CHF one way 2nd class. Departure from Zurich: 40 minutes in even hours.

History of Vaduz:

The medieval feudal division was preserved in few places; over the centuries, large state associations turned out to be stronger. Liechtenstein is a rare fief, which, in fact, has remained so. The princes of Liechtenstein acquired this godforsaken piece of land only for status: they wanted to get a seat in the Reichstag of the Holy Roman Empire, where only the owners of territories subordinate directly to the emperor, and not to an intermediate feudal lord, could sit. There were not many such territories with the status of an independent imperial city, and the princes of Liechtenstein, although they owned very vast territories of land, did not have such lands. They solved this problem by purchasing the territory of the current principality from a bankrupt feudal lord and, having received the coveted seat in the Reichstag, forgot about Liechtenstein for a long time, hanging out at the Austrian royal court of the Habsburgs.

Years later, one of the princes of Liechtenstein came to his possessions and was surprised to find desolation and terrible poverty. Imbued with feelings of ownership, he decided to settle in these lands and take up management. Liechtenstein, by that time already an independent principality, after the First World War dissolved the treaty of alliance with Austria and switched to Switzerland, concluding a customs union with it and adopting the franc as its currency. The post office here is also Swiss, which, however, does not prevent Liechtenstein from issuing its own stamps - just for the sake of tourist desires.

Thanks to the policies of the princes with very low taxes, companies began to flock to the country, bringing money with them. As a result, since the 1970s, Liechtenstein has become one of the richest places in Europe.

Sights of Vaduz:

If you come here to see beautiful architecture, you will be disappointed: the capital of one of the richest countries is more like an unremarkable Swiss village with not particularly interesting houses, mountains and vineyards. However, there are a number of interesting museums, including stamps. And here you can put a Liechtenstein stamp in your international passport. Vasya Was Here. If necessary, the stamp can be placed in the tourist center (it is difficult to pass while walking along the main street).

Vaduz Castle

Vaduz Castle, where the Prince of Liechtenstein permanently resides, is visible from afar: it rises like a white spot on a hill above the city center. Since the castle is inhabited, you can only see it from the outside: from afar from below or up close through the fence. A walking trail leads to the castle from the square with the city hall. Or you can walk further, past the Red House and vineyards, along the road. There is parking for cars just above the castle.

The oldest part of the castle, the donjon, dates back to the 12th century. Presumably it was built by the counts of Werdenberg-Sargans. The thickness of the walls at the base of the donjon reaches 4 m. In the castle complex, one of the oldest buildings is the chapel of St. Anna, the construction of which was completed in the Middle Ages. The castle was heavily damaged by Swiss troops during the Swabian War (1499). In the first half of the 17th century, the western part was rebuilt and expanded compared to the previous structure.

After the purchase of Vaduz in 1712 by the princes of Liechtenstein, the castle became their property. When the princes finally decided to settle on their lands, at the beginning of the 20th century, the first major reconstruction was carried out. The castle was expanded again in the 1930s under Prince Franz Joseph II.

The Liechtenstein family took ownership of the castle after acquiring the County of Vaduz in 1712. In 1719, Emperor Charles VI united the possession of Schellenberg, acquired by the Liechtensteins in 1699, with the latter, establishing the Principality of Liechtenstein. The Princes of Liechtenstein have resided here permanently since 1938.

Red House

This is a rare nice building in Vaduz. The Red House, one of the city's main attractions, is located at the far end of the main street (coming from the post office), in the peaceful old district of Mitteldorf. It really is a bit like a village surrounded by vineyards (nearby are the princely wine cellars). The name, Red House, comes from the color the building has been painted continuously since the mid-19th century. The original building on the site was built in the early Middle Ages but was abandoned in the 15th century. The current building belonged to the monastery of St. John. Since 1807, the Red House has been owned by the Rheinberger family, from which came the famous Liechtenstein artist, sculptor and architect Egon Rheinberger. He enlarged the Red House in 1902 - 05.

Tourist train

The tourist train, the Citytrain, takes you past Vaduz's main attractions in 35 minutes. During this time you will learn more about the history of the Principality of Liechtenstein and the city of Vaduz, as well as about its attractions.

Cost - adults: 10.50 francs, children - 5 francs.

Museum of Fine Arts

The Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts (Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein) is housed in a state-of-the-art building with a corresponding collection of modernist and contemporary art. The building was designed by architects Meinrad Morger, Heinrich Degelo and Christian Kerezblack. This is a rather distinctive black cube in the historical center of Vaduz.

The museum's collection includes works from the mid-19th century to the present day, including a number of particularly significant exhibits, especially sculptures and installations by famous masters. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions as well as special displays of works from the Prince of Liechtenstein's rich collection.

• Working hours : Tue - Sun 10 - 17, Thu 10 - 18.

• Admission: adults - 12 francs, students, pensioners and groups - 8 francs, children under 16 years old - free.

• Stadtle 32, 9490 Vaduz

• Tel. +423 235 03 00, Fax +423 235 03 29

National Museum of Liechtenstein

Next to the Tourist Center, in a building dating back to 1438, there is National Museum of Liechtenstein ( ) . Range, the building housed a princely tavern, a tax office, and also the residence of local rulers. From 1998 to 2008, restoration work was carried out, including the expansion of the building towards the hill with Vaduz Castle.

In 1788, this tavern was visited by the famous writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe (what he visited throughout Europe!)

The museum displays objects related to the history of Liechtenstein.

• Opening hours: Tue - Sun 10 - 17, Wed 10 - 20.

• Admission: adults - 8 francs, students, pensioners and groups - 5 francs, children under 16 - free.

• Liechtensteinisches Landesmuseum

• Stadtle 43, 9490 Vaduz

• Tel. +423 239 68 20, Fax +423 239 68 37

Postage Stamp Museum

The Postage Stamp Museum tells the history of Liechtenstein's postal service and displays a large collection of postage stamps from the past and present. The main focus of the collection is on postage stamps used in the Principality before 1912, including designs, test prints and carbon plates. Visitors will also be able to admire the various tools used by postal workers in the past. The museum was founded in 1930 and opened its doors to the public in 1936. It is located in the center of Vaduz.

By the way, you can also buy stamps from the Principality of Liechtenstein at the post office: they, by the way, create a significant source of income for the local budget.

• Opening hours: daily from 10 to 12 and from 13 to 17.

• Entry: free

• Postmuseum

• Stadtle 37, 9490 Vaduz

• Tel. +423 239 68 46, Fax +423 233 12 20

The castle was built over 700 years ago and has been in the possession of the Princes of Liechtenstein since 1712.

The castle's donjon, dating from the 12th century, and the buildings in its eastern part are considered the oldest. The donjon stands on a foundation measuring 12 by 13 m with walls 4 m thick at the base level.

In 1499, during the Swabian War, the castle was destroyed by Swiss troops and then rebuilt.

In 1719, Emperor Charles VI united the possession of Schellenberg, acquired by the Liechtensteins in 1699, with the County of Vaduz, thus establishing the Principality of Liechtenstein.

From 1815 to 1866 Liechtenstein was part of the German Confederation, and in 1860 the Liechtensteins became hereditary members of the upper house of the Austrian parliament, and in 1866 the principality gained independence. In the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, Liechtenstein acted as an ally of Austria, and from 1876 to 1918 had close ties with Austria-Hungary. After the First World War, Liechtenstein terminated the agreement with Austria and reoriented itself to Switzerland, first signing an agreement on trade and postal service with it in 1921, and in 1924 concluding a customs union.

Since 1938, the castle has served as the main residence of the princely family and is closed to general access.

The only day of the year when you can get here is August 15 - the country's national holiday.

The city of Vaduz itself is very small, and all its main attractions can be explored in a couple of hours (if you don’t go to the museums). In its very center on the pedestrian street Städtle is the Postal Museum ( Postmuseum des Fürstentums Liechtenstein), dedicated to the history of mail and postage stamps of the principality.

Nearby is the modern building of the Liechtenstein National Bank (Lichtensteinische Landesbank).

A tourist information center where for a small amount of money you can get a stamp in your passport about crossing the country’s border.

There are quite a lot of different modern sculptures on the central pedestrian street. One of them.

National Museum (Lichtensteinische Landes Museum).

We go out to the central city square Peter-Kaiser-Platz.

Modern sculptural images continue to come across.

Liechtenstein Government House (Regierungsgebäude).

Parliament building (Landtagsgebäude). The castle is above it.

Cathedral of St. Florin (Kathedrale St. Florin) is a neo-Gothic cathedral that is the center of the Archdiocese of Vaduz. Initially it was a parish church, and received the status of a cathedral only in 1997.

Music school (Musikschule).

View from the cathedral to the central square of Vaduz.

Monument to Joseph Gabriel von Rheinberger, a 19th-century German composer born in Vaduz.

Neo-Gothic north wall of St. Florin, which was built in 1873 on the site of a medieval foundation.

Curious modern sculptures in the niches in front of the cathedral entrance. Pieta.

Inner church courtyard.

Church priest's house.

One of the alleys connecting two central streets - Städtle and Äulestrasse.

From almost anywhere in Vaduz you can enjoy views of the majestic Alps.

Monument to Franz Joseph II - Prince of Liechtenstein from 1938 to 1989. and his wife Georgina - the parents of the current monarch.

There's such a funny thing standing in front of the Parliament building.

And a couple more monuments from Städtle (there will be more).

Something between Nefertiti and the Snow Queen.

Hilti Art Foundation building.

Liechtenstein Museum of Art (Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein).

Fountain next to the museum.

Gallery at Lindenplatz (Galerie am Lindenplatz).

And here is Lindenplatz itself.

Either a man floating or trying to take off.

Vaduz Town Hall (Rathaus zu Vaduz).

The town hall building was built in 1933.

A place to rest with a source of drinking water.

Uncle in a high chair.

Pedestrian ascent (Shlossweg) to Vaduz Castle.

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Entertainment and attractions in Vaduz

In addition to the princely castle (cozyly located between Stadtle and Oleshstrasse), which is visible from anywhere in the city, the main attractions of the city are the Cathedral of St. Florina (neo-Gothic, 1868-1873), government house and city hall, which demonstrate the varied urban architecture at various stages of its history.

The main street of the capital - Städle - goes around the mountain with the castle in a semicircle. It is on it that the whole life of Vaduz and most of the attractions are concentrated: the city hall, the Bank of Liechtenstein, the buildings of the boards of companies, joint-stock companies, a museum, shops. In the center of the city there is a three-story building, above which a blue, red and gold-crowned flag flutters - the seat of all government agencies in Liechtenstein.

At the Vaduz Post Office you can meet philatelists from all over the world. Several times a year, the Liechtenstein post office issues 6-7 new rare stamps, which are distributed mainly to subscribers. The sale of these stamps is one of the principality's largest sources of income.

It is also worth visiting the “old town”, the Gothic chapel, and the ancient hotel Gasthof-Leuven (1388). Well, it’s not worth talking about the Vaduz winery, famous both for its wines and for the architecture of its buildings - a visit is a must!

Liechtenstein Post

An excellent and unique souvenir would be a postcard or a stamp from Vaduz about crossing the Liechtenstein border (since in Switzerland or any other Schengen country, Liechtenstein stamps are not issued). Your passport can be stamped at the Tourist Information Office for less than 5 EUR. Postcards and stamps can be purchased at the post office, which is located opposite the information office. Send it there too. Prices on the page are as of September 2018.

Museums in Vaduz

Vaduz is home to the National Art Gallery, the National Museum and the Museum of Modern Art (Liechtenstein Museum of Art). There is also a Postage Stamp Museum and a Ski Museum.

Exhibits of the National Museum: coins, seals, stamp sets, handicrafts, old volumes, photographs and maps telling the history of the country. The museum is located in a former princely tavern.

The National Art Gallery, owned by the princely family, has collected 1,500 paintings by world-famous masters: from Rembrandt and Van Dyck to Bruegel and Rubens. The main treasure is “Ginevra de Benci” by Leonardo da Vinci. However, tourists can view only a small part of the collection and buy reproductions of paintings that are not available for viewing.

The Postage Stamp Museum is located near the post office and has existed since 1930. The museum stands present the history of Liechtenstein and world philately - from the creation of the first postage stamp to the present day.