Vaduz Marktplatz

Vaduz
Vaduz was first mentioned in a document in 1150 AD. In 1719, Emperor Charles VI. Vaduz with the rule of Schellenberg and raised the area to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Today Vaduz is the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Vaduz is the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, the seat of the authorities and the state parliament, and a princely residence since 1939. It was first mentioned in a document in 1150. The county of Vaduz, which encompasses the main part of today's principality, arose from the old court district of Vaduz in 1342 through the division of the Sargans- Werdenberg estates.
Vaduz Castle, which was built around 1300, was ruled by the Counts of Werdenberg zu Vaduz, the Barons of Brandis from Emmental, the Counts of Sulz from Klettgau in Baden and the Counts of Hohenems from Vorarlberg. In 1592 Vaduz was granted market rights by Emperor Rudolf II.
In 1712 Prince Johann Adam von Liechtenstein acquired the County of Vaduz and seven years later Emperor Charles VI united it. with the rule of Schellenberg and raised the area to the imperial principality. Vaduz became the capital and Vaduz Castle has been the permanent residence of the Princes of Liechtenstein since 1939.
The Principality of Liechtenstein is an independent country in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria and covers an area of 160 km2. Vaduz is located on the east bank of the Rhine, at the foot of the Three Sisters massif. The former farming village, which was known for its excellent wine, has become a busy residential town with banks, commercial buildings and service companies.
Text / Source: Municipality of Vaduz
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Nice little market, with a combination of old and new architecture of the market houses.

very nice little town, clearly worth a trip, the cars where drive there are already an experience 💪🏼

Very interesting little town, with a view of the Princely Castle.

Nice architecture, for a short break!

Beautiful, eventful city with a great view of the castle.

Beautiful marketplace, which starts and ends the pedestrian zone.