Vaduz, Liechtenstein — Central Europe (the Alps)

Vaduz

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 21, 2024

1. Vaduz Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hauptort des Furstentums Liechtenstein
Residenz des Landesfürsten und Sitz der Landesbehörden

Erstmals urkundlich erwähnt um 1170

Seit 1349 Sitz der Landesherrschaft

Bis 1808 Versammlungsort der Gerichts und Landsgemeinde der oberen Landschaft

1592 Verleihung des Marktrechts durch Kaiser Rudolf II

(English translation:)
Capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Residence of the sovereign and seat of the state authorities

First mentioned in documents around 1170

Seat of the state government since 1349

Meeting place of the court and local assembly of the upper region until 1808

1592 Grant of market rights by Emperor Rudolf II.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1170.

Location. 47° 8.449′ N, 9° 31.318′ E. Marker is in Vaduz. It is on Städtle, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Städtle 6, Vaduz 9490, Liechtenstein. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (a few steps from this marker); Rathaus der Gemeinde Vaduz / Vaduz City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Schloss Vaduz / Castle Vaduz (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Km.0.+0.Km. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Areal der ehemalige Kapelle St. Florin / Site of the former chapel of St. Florin (approx. half a kilometer away); City Hall / Former School (approx. 2.9 kilometers away in Schaan); Theater (approx. 3 kilometers away in Schaan); I Had a Comrade (approx. 3.1 kilometers away in Schaan). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaduz.

Also see . . . Vaduz (Wikipedia).

Overview: Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The city, which is located along the Rhine, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the city. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The city's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, City Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the National Museum. Although Vaduz is the best-known town in the principality internationally, it is not the largest; neighbouring Schaan has a larger population.

Vaduz Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 21, 2024

2. Vaduz Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here (between the white car and the hand sculpture), mounted to the north side of the city hall. Vaduz Castle is visible high up on the scarp.

(Submitted on August 28, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.