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Home » Austria » Austria - Major Cities and Regions » LinzPosted by Your Guide on May 17, 2006 7:38 PM
Once again, a city in Austria was greatly affected by the expansion of the Roman Empire to the North. The little city of Linz, originally named Lentia, was the home of a small castle and a fortified military settlement. Linz began to become even more important in 799 when the Bavarians moved Southward. Finally, in the 15th century, Linz grew to be so significant as a source of income for the government (because of trade fees) that it became like a capital, though it was still overshadowed as a residence by the important Vienna.
One of Linz’s biggest contributions to its country in the 17th century was the building of its wool fabrication plant which not only gave work to 50,000 people but also made Linz Austria’s primary textile producer and trade center. Even through the Industrialization, Linz continued to grow and prosper. And in 1966, it molded into what is now a university city, while it is still well-known for industry. It is home to about 200,000 people and is one of Austria’s largest cities.
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