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The city of Vaduz
Vaduz is a small European city located in the Principality of Liechtenstein, and it represents the national administrative capital of the country, in addition to being the main tourist center, and the residence of one of the two former lords that formed the Union of the Emirate, which is also the seat of the emirate, which is also the emirate’s castle, which is also the seat of the emirate, and that is also the emirate’s castle, Famous, overlooking the rest of the city.
Vadots city site and population
The city of Vaduz is located in the Principality of Liechtenstein, which in turn is located in the central part of the European continent, specifically in the region overlooking the River Rhine in the Rhine Valley, and it occupies a geographical area estimated at only 17 km2, and rises about 455 meters above the level of the city’s sea, knowing that it is only a sea level It is close to five thousand five hundred people, and as such it is not considered the largest city in the emirate in terms of area, or population.
A brief history of Vaduz city
The city of Vaduz was mentioned in manuscripts dating back to the twelfth century AD, and was known at that time as the name of Vaduzis, and in the year one thousand four hundred and ninety-nine the entire city was subjected to destruction, and ruin during the wars in the region of Swabia, and then it was subjected to restoration, and then it was restored after, For the castle of the city during the first years of the twentieth century, and in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight, Francis Joseph II assumed the rule of the emirate, and he used the castle as his residence, and Vaduz was appointed as the capital of the country.
The most important landmarks of Vaduz city
The city of Vaduz includes many landmarks and wonderful tourist places, and the following is a mention of the most important:
- Vaduz Castle: It is a historic and archaeological castle built in the twelfth century, and is characterized by its wonderful towers and its location on the foot of a high hill.
- Liechtenstein Museum of Art: It is an exhibition, and a wonderful museum located in a building in the form of a cube of black basalt, and includes within it many artworks of contemporary art.
- Treasure room: It is a wonderful exhibition that includes many precious pieces, including jewelry, weapons, hunting equipment, and others.
- parliament building: It is a government residence and is considered one of the beautiful buildings in the city, as it is distinguished by its modern design and its wonderful square.
