This postcard is of Linz, Austria's Altes Rathaus (Old City Hall). The Genesis City Museum (Stadtmuseum) and a Museum of Dentistry (Zahnheilkundemuseum) are located the in the hall's arcaded courtyard. Austria's capital city is Vienna. Linz is the 3rd largest city in Austria.
5 interesting facts about Austria
- The world's largest emerald (2860 carat) is located in Vienna.
- Vienna's Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof) holds the tombs of Beethoven, Brahms, Gluck, Schubert, Schoenberg and Strauss.
- The Austrian Alps cover 62% of Austria's total land area.
- The official language of Austria is German.
- The Danube River travels through Austria and 8 other countries in Europe. The river played a vital role in the settlement and political evolution of central and southeastern Europe.
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