Liechtenstein, the Principality of the Alps
July 3, 2010
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a small principality that lies close to Switzerland and Austria. The principality is a territory quite small, only 160 square kilometers, and therefore is a microstate. No access to sea, as found in the Alps.
The Principality of Liechtenstein is considered one of the richest countries with a per capita income highest in the world. The country is a monarchy where the main language is German. Because of its proximity to the Alps, the country is a great destination for lovers of winter sports such as skiing or snowboarding.
The country’s capital Vaduz is said to XII century. Vaduz houses the National Parliament and many international companies, since business taxes are very attractive to businesses. The city is situated on the banks of the river Rhine Stresses the Cathedral of St. Florin, the most famous Roman Catholic Cathedral of the principality. Government House and City Hall buildings are also notable for their architectural grandeur.
The city is noted for his love of art, because here are the National Gallery of Art, known as the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein National Museum, which houses a large collection of archives, artifacts and paintings on the history of the principality, most of the collection dating from the nineteenth century and numerous sculptures of the time. The architecture of the building looks like a modern hub and it was designed by Swiss architects. There are several smaller museums and more curious, as the Museum of the Seals or the Ski Museum.
Vaduz Castle is one of the most recognized symbols of the principality, home of the Princes of Liechtenstein. The castle is situated on a hill and therefore visible from most of the city. It has thick stone walls, several towers and its own chapel, the Chapel of Santa Ana, with a Gothic design. The castle appears in the files from the twelfth century, was burned in the fifteenth century and rebuilt and expanded in the seventeenth century.
Other notable places of interest are the Castle of Gutenberg and the Red House. The Red House is located in Vaduz and dates from the Middle Ages. The tower can be viewed from different points of the city.
Schellenberg is a municipality on the river Rhine which also attracts many visitors. From here you can enjoy unparalleled views of the Alps. Emphasize the Church of St Mary Immaculate, the Chapel of St. George of the nineteenth century and the ruins of an ancient fort, dating from the twelfth century. Also worth seeing Biedermann House, a restored house built in the sixteenth century and rebuilt in 1993 that stands out as one of the last traditional houses made entirely of wood in the country.
Schaan City is the largest city and is in its center. It is the most populous city, and better connected than the capital. There are a variety of companies, more than 2,000, which have headquarters in this city.
The country has several musical organizations, among which the Musical Society of Liechtenstein, which are responsible for promoting local music, classical and modern with festivals and concerts in major theaters. Although the country has its own football team which plays in the Swiss league, the sport of Alpine skiing is excellent. The country has access to the Alps, where you can practice all kinds of winter sports.
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