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Bischofshof

The bishop's residence is the most important secular Baroque building in the city. Commissioned by Kremsmünster monastery (1721-26), it was built by Michael Pruckmayr according to plans by Jakob Prandtauer, who was also responsible for the monasteries in Melk and St. Florian. . The impressive lattice gate on the staircase is by Valentin Hoffmann (1727). It is still the episcopal see.

CONTACT

Linz City Tourist Board
Hauptplatz
4020  Linz

phone: +43 732 7070 2009
fax: +43 732 7070 54 2009
E-Mail: tourist.info@linz.at

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