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1. This city in Upper Austria lies on the Danube River just south of the Czech Republic. Economically, this city is a major industrial center in Austria and is home to major chemical and steel producers. Some of the most visited sites are Mozart's house and the Trinity Column (pictured). Which city, which also lent its name to a cake, is this?

Answer: Linz

Linz is the capital city of the state of Upper Austria. It is one of many cities that lies on the Danube and it actually lies on both sides of the river. Linz is heavily industrialized especially in regards to steel production. The Trinity Column in Linz's main town square is called locally "Pests�ule" and was built to commemorate those who died in various plagues. Another of Linz's famous sites is Mozarthaus, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived. Visitors can only visit the backyard as no one is allowed to enter the building but it is in this place where Mozart wrote some of his famous works.

Linz might be best known internationally for Linzer torte, a latticed cake filled with jam that is mistakenly often called a pie. Linzer tortes are sometimes sandwich cookies filled with raspberry jam in western cultures.

2. This city is the capital of Carinthia. Geographically, it is located in a hilly region along the Worthersee Lake. The city was bombed dozens of times during World War II, killing over 600 people. One of the most popular sites in the city is the Minimundus (Taj Mahal pictured) - a miniature world built on an island in the Worthersee. Which city is this?

Answer: Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt is the capital of Carinthia, a state along Austria's southern borders. Klagenfurt is an alpine city that is very hilly but not as mountainous as some other alpine regions in the country. Throughout its history, Klagenfurt has been destroyed several times from natural disasters, revolts, Napoleon and bombs during World War II.

The Minimundus is a famous park in the city. It showcases over 150 international monuments built 1/25 of their actual size. All proceeds from the park are donated to local children's charities.

3. This city is located on Lake Constance (pictured) near the border of both Germany and Switzerland and at the base of Pfander Mountain. It is a popular vacation destination and home to many music and dance festivals. Which jazzy city is this?

Answer: Bregenz

Bregenz is the capital of the state of Vorarlberg, Austria's westernmost state. The city is picturesquely located at the foot of Pfander Mountain along Lake Constance. This makes Bregenz a popular summer retreat for Austrians. The city is best known for its many music and arts festivals it hosts such as the Bregenz Jazz Festival and Bregenzer Festspiele, a performing arts festival.

4. This alpine city hosted the Winter Olympics in both 1964 and 1976 and is well known as a winter sports haven. The city's most famous symbol is the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof, pictured) that Emperor Maximilian I frequently used to speak to his people. Which city is this?

Answer: Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of the state of Tyrol. It first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and then again in 1976 after Denver withdrew. Innsbruck is in the heart of the Alps and is a winter destination retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. It is near the Brenner Pass, a valley running through Italy and Austria.

The most famous site here that is not sports related is the Goldenes Dachl or the Golden Roof of Emperor Maximilian I. The Golden Roof was built to commemorate the wedding of Maximilian to Bianca Maria Sfroza.

The emperor and his wife would often sit on the balcony and observe local festivals and events.

5. This city is home to the Theresian Military Academy (pictured), one of the oldest of its kind in the world. The city is still heavily walled and many of its buildings were totally destroyed or severely damaged during World War II. Which city is this?

Answer: Wiener Neustadt

Wiener Neustadt is a city in Lower Austria whose name means New Vienna. The city played an important role in the Habsburg Monarchy, especially during the reign of Maria Theresa who founded the Theresian Military Academy there. Today the academy is still a military academy but also admits civilian students as well.

The city was heavily bombed in World War II because it was a military center. Only an estimated 18 of the city's buildings were spared any damage.

6. This city is by far and away the most famous and populous in Austria. The total metropolitan area makes up about a third of the country's total population. Schonbrunn Palace (pictured) and the Hofburg Palace, former residences of the Habsburgs, are iconic buildings in the city. Which city is this?

Answer: Vienna

Vienna is the capital of Austria as well as its own state. It is the center of Austria's economy, government, culture. It is the second largest German-speaking city on earth and was the largest until Berlin was reunified. Historically, monarchs of Austria-Hungary ruled from here.

The Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens are one of the most visited places in Austria. It was formerly the summer home of the monarchs. The winter home was the Hofburg Palace, which is another popular site. Vienna is consistently ranked at or near the top of the most livable places on earth.

7. This city is located in Austria's alpine region. It is known internationally for being the birthplace of Mozart and for being the setting for "The Sound of Music". Some of the city's most visited locations include Mirabell Palace (gardens pictured) and the Getreidegasse shopping street. Which salty city is this?

Answer: Salzburg

Salzburg is the capital of the Salzburg state in Austria. It was the birthplace of Mozart and many buildings in the city are associated with him. Salzburg is a center of commerce in Austria and the Getreidegasse is a famous street known for its stores, shopping and cafes.

The Mirabell Palace is one of the icons of the city. It was built by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau as a pleasure palace. The Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooks the palace. During World War II, the palace became the de facto city hall.

8. This town is infamous for being the birthplace of Adolf Hitler. Hitler's childhood home is the subject of controversy as the town has attempted to prevent it from becoming a pilgrimage for modern Nazis. On the lighter side, it is also the home town of Franz Gruber who composed the carol "Silent Night". Which town is this?

Answer: Braunau am Inn

Braunau am Inn is a somewhat controversial town. It is best known for being the location of Adolf Hitler's birth and has become something of a pilgrimage for modern day Nazis, much to the town's dismay. The town has coped with this by placing a stone Holocaust Memorial outside Hitler's birthplace. There was a movement to demolish the house where Hitler was born but the plans were scrapped.

Pictured is the St. Stephen's Church, the town's other famous site. It is a Gothic church and its spire is among the biggest in Austria.

9. This city is located near the Hungarian border. Historically, it played a large role in Hungarian history, being the seat of the Esterhazy Family. Schloss Esterhazy is one of the more famous castles in the city. Also of significance is Bergkirche (pictured), a church that houses the remains of composer Joseph Haydn. Which city is this?

Answer: Eisenstadt

Eisenstadt is the capital of Burgenland. The city and the state are heavily influenced by Hungarian culture and life. Schloss Esterhazy was the palace from which the Esterhazy Family ruled. The most famous part of the palace is the Haydnsaal, a large concert and banquet hall from where Joseph Hayden used to perform from. Haydn is buried in the city at the Bergkirche church which also contains a mini-museum of musical history.

10. This final city is known internationally for its universities. It is located in Styria and was once the capital of the Slovenes. Eggenberg Palace is the most famous castle in the city and Schlossberg (pictured) is the city's most famous fortress. Which city is this?

Answer: Graz

Graz is known as Austria's university city and is home to tens of thousands of students at any given time. Outside of its schools, Graz has a lot to offer. One of the most visited places is the Schlossberg, formerly a hill fortress. Today it is popular park which hosts various entertainment events and festivals.

The Eggenberg Palace is another popular location in Graz's old town. It houses large collections of various items including coins and a large garden complex.

Source: Author Joepetz

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