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| - Type | Monarchy | ||
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| - Total | 17. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 km² (Only 62 sq. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of miles sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | ||
| Population (31. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit 12. 2005) | |||
| - Total | 5. 143 | ||
| - Density | 288/km² (745. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC) | ||
| Postal code | 9490 | ||
| Area code(s) | 7001 | ||
| Website: www.vaduz.li | |||
Vaduz (pronounced [faˈduːts] or [faˈdʊts]) is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein and the seat of the national parliament. UTC+1 is used in the following locations Central European Time West Africa Time Western European Summer Time Daylight saving time ( DST A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks A principality (or princedom) is a monarchical feudatory or Sovereign state, ruled or reigned over by a monarch with the title of Prince The Principality of Liechtenstein (Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny doubly landlocked Alpine country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland The Diet ( Landtag) is the Parliament or Legislature of Liechtenstein. The town, located along the Rhine, has about 5,248 inhabitants, most of whom are Roman Catholic. The Rhine (Rhein Rijn Rhin Reno Rain Rhenus is one of the longest and most important Rivers in Europe at 1320 kilometres (820 mi with an average discharge Its cathedral is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop. This article is about the history and organisation of the cathedral
While Vaduz is better known internationally, it is actually not the largest town in the principality: neighbouring Schaan has a greater population. Schaan is the largest municipality of Liechtenstein. It is in the middle of the country next to Vaduz, the capital
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History
Vaduz is said to be mentioned in historic 12th century manuscripts as Farduzes. It is however commonly believed to have been founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Werdenberg. In 1322 a mention of the castle is made, which was sacked by the Swiss in 1499. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation
Landmarks
The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is the Vaduz Castle, the home of the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. Schloss Vaduz ( German for "Vaduz Castle" is the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The Liechtenstein dynasty from which the Principality takes its name (rather than vice-versa is the princely family of Liechtenstein. The castle is visible from almost any location in Vaduz, being perched atop a steep hill in the middle of the city.
Museums
The National Art Gallery as well as the National Museum are located in Vaduz. The art gallery (Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein) is a museum of modern and contemporary art. The Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein (Liechtenstein Art Museum is the state museum of modern and contemporary art in Vaduz. The building is an architectural landmark built by the Swiss architects Morger, Degelo and Kerez. It was completed in November 2000 and forms a “black box” of tinted concrete and black basalt stone. The museum collection is also the national art collection of Liechtenstein.
The Liechtenstein National Museum is showing a permanent exhibition on the cultural and natural history of Liechtenstein as well as special exhibitions. There are also the Postage Stamp Museum and a Ski Museum.
Tourism
Vaduz has a lively tourist industry, despite being one of the very few capital cities in the world without an airport or railway station. The closest railway station is Schaan-Vaduz located around 2km from the city centre in the town of Schaan. However, very few trains stop here except for a local service between Buchs SG in Switzerland and Feldkirch in Austria. There are extremely frequent bus connections between nearby mainline railway stations including Buchs SG, Sargans and Feldkirch. Mobile tourist offices are parked in central areas during the tourist seasons, with officers guiding the tourists. The city has a lively country market selling unique handmade souvenirs.
Other information
The Curta mechanical pocket calculator was manufactured here by the company Contina AG Mauren. The Curta was a small hand-cranked mechanical Calculator introduced in 1948 The Curta was a small hand-cranked mechanical Calculator introduced in 1948
Vaduz has also a local professional football (soccer) club, FC Vaduz which, as the other clubs in Liechtenstein, plays in the Swiss Football League. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered FC Vaduz is a Liechtensteiner football team that plays in Vaduz. The Swiss Football League is organised in several leagues Starting in the 2008-2009 season, FC Vaduz will be the first ever Liechtenstein club to play in the Swiss Super League, Switzerland's top flight. The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League.
Pictures
.jpg/120px-Kunstmuseum_Liechtenstein_(Walti).jpg) The city centre of Vaduz |
 Vaduz Castle, one of the town's primary landmarks |
 The Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein in Vaduz |
 Closest railway station, Sargans |
References
External links
Media related to Vaduz from the Wikimedia Commons. Schloss Vaduz ( German for "Vaduz Castle" is the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein (Liechtenstein Art Museum is the state museum of modern and contemporary art in Vaduz. The Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz is the national Stadium of Liechtenstein. - Official website of the Commune of Vaduz (German) (English)
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