Which country is Liechtenstein? Introduction to Liechtenstein tourist attractions

You may not have heard of Liechtenstein, but it is full of Alpine scenery, with magnificent and natural scenery. It is called a "small country in the mountains" because the land here is small and the population is very small. But this does not hinder the development here.

This is a small and wealthy country with no tax worries, and the per capita living standard is extremely high, with a per capita national product level of 60,000 euros. Such a small country that seems to be isolated from the world is so wealthy, so Happy country.

So, today, the editor will tell you about Liechtenstein tourism and what attractions you will see!

Which country is Liechtenstein?

The Principality of Liechtenstein (Principalityof

Liechtenstein) is a small landlocked country in central Europe, sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria. It is one of the only two double landlocked countries in the world ( The other is Uzbekistan).

The Rhine Valley is located in the European Alps. It is bordered by Switzerland on the west by the Rhine River, and on the east by the mountain ranges of the Alps and Austria. Only about one-third of the country's western side is located in flat river valleys, and most of the rest is mountainous.

Vaduz

Vaduz is located on a highland along the Rhine Valley. It is the capital of Liechtenstein. Its history can be traced back to the 13th century. It is the oldest city in Liechtenstein. One of the oldest cities.

The city is an important financial center in Liechtenstein. It is world-famous for printing stamps and is favored by stamp collectors around the world.

Vaduz is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, as well as the largest city and tourist center in the country. Due to its elegant environment and beautiful scenery, Vaduz has become one of the most visited cities in Liechtenstein.

There are almost no high-rise buildings in this city, and the streets are neat and clean, making people feel comfortable and comfortable. It is not like walking into a big city, but a small town with an elegant environment.

Although Vaduz has a small population, the town has complete facilities, including shops, hotels, post offices, museums, etc., which provides complete facilities for tourists.

The landmark building in Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, which is the oldest royal family residence and a proud landmark of Liechtenstein. In addition, there are also cathedrals, stamp museums, ski museums, etc. .

Vaduz exudes a fresh, quiet and clean atmosphere everywhere, which makes people feel very comfortable. Flowers and grass are planted in front and back of the house, and trees are shady. It is simple and elegant, with strong pastoral colors. Walking in On the street, it feels like you are in a beautiful park.

Vaduz Sculpture

Liechtenstein, the "pocket country" in Western Europe, covers an area of ??only 160 square kilometers and has a population of 50,000. However, here, various lifelike statues can be seen everywhere, especially in the capital Vaduz, which has a population of only about 5,000 people and hundreds of various sculptures.

The wood carving "Trio" shows that the three "artists" of a horse, an ox, and a donkey make beautiful sounds together.

The bronze sculpture "The African King" shows a black continent full of conflicts and wars.

Iron sculpture "Self-Portrait": Are people great or insignificant in front of themselves?

In addition, Vaduz is famous for printing stamps and is loved by stamp collectors around the world. Annual sales revenue accounts for 12% of the gross national product. The Liechtenstein Stamp Museum, built in 1930, is a must-see for stamp collectors.

On display here are stamps issued by the country since 1912 and various stamps collected after joining the Universal Postal Union in 1921. These cultural and artistic treasures all make tourists linger.

The Liechtenstein Museum of Art

The Liechtenstein Museum of Art is a modern national art museum located in the capital Duoise.

This building was created by Swiss architects Meinrad Morger, Heinrich

Degelo and Christian

Kerez in 2000. The art museum is a modern building with a black cube. , built on the mountain. Standing at the entrance of the museum, you can see the white snow surrounding Duoise when you look up;

The museum mainly collects and exhibits the world's modern and contemporary art works. In addition, it also exhibits a series of Artworks from the collection of the royal family of Stuttgart.

The Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts is an international modern and contemporary museum. Its collections include sculptures and installation art from the 19th century to the present, the most famous of which is Conceptual Art (Arte) in the late 1960s.

Povera) works.

In 2006, the Liechtenstein Museum of Art together with the Modern Museum in Frankfurt acquired the collection of Galerist Rolf in Cologne, Germany (galerist Rolf

Ricke), including the Listoch There are works by famous artists such as Jessica Stockholder, Keith Sonnier and Richard Serra.

Liechtenstein Stamp Museum

The stamps printed by Liechtenstein, a small country, are world-famous and are a favorite among stamp collectors. The Vaduz Stamp Museum has the largest collection of stamps in the world.

It has been more than half a century since Liechtenstein issued its first set of stamps in 1912. It has issued countless types and quantities of stamps.

The stamp museum of the Pocket Country is also "miniature", only 60 to 70 square meters, and has only one room. Pushing the door open, there is a writing desk next to the entrance of the museum, with philatelic books and periodicals placed on the table.

On the wall is an enlarged replica of a large stamp, worth 80 Swiss francs, which depicts the 1988 Olympic cycling competition. The face value of the stamp on the left wall is 90 Swiss francs. It won the design gold medal at the 1980 International Stamp Expo. There are several maple trees on the face of the stamp, and in front of the stamp is the trophy.

The first row of display cabinets displays the postman's utensils, such as portable lamps, mail parcels, loudspeakers, etc., and the other displays movable type plates for printing stamps,

postmarks, etc. Hanging on the walls around the museum are the first set of stamps issued by the country.

The stamps issued today and the collection of stamps and first-day covers issued by more than 100 countries and regions in the world are colorful.

Historically, stamps have saved Liechtenstein from economic crises. It was after World War II. In view of the national economic depression, the king took out all the famous paintings in his collection, printed stamps, and issued them in large quantities.

Unexpectedly, these stamps are deeply loved by philatelists from all over the world. As a result, the country has gained a large amount of foreign exchange income, the economy has also improved, and the king has won the support of the people. Later, the annual revenue from stamps was as high as 12 million US dollars, accounting for 10% of the country's total national income.

Liechtenstein Post Office

The Liechtenstein Post Office is opposite the Stamp Museum. It is not a several-story building, but a neat bungalow. It is not divided into departments and does not have several offices, but only A large counter.

On the pillars in front of the counter and on the glass windows on the four walls, various newly released stamps are displayed.

Going forward from here, the two rooms next to it are for mail reception, and there is another room for office use. Although the room is not big, everything here is controlled by computers.

It’s hard to imagine that the post office of such a small principality sells 7 million stamps every year. The principality’s stamp company has 82,000 customers around the world. There are tens of thousands of foreign company mailing addresses here, and it is a "must-visit" place for Western stamp collectors

so it enjoys the reputation of "the country of stamps".

Stamps, stamps, it can be said here that stamps seem to be everywhere.

Gutenberg Castle

Gutenberg Castle is not only the oldest and best-preserved castle on the Neckar River, it can also be called the medieval castle. A fine example of an existing castle. It has successfully transformed from a defensive fortress into a comfortable and elegant residential castle. It has also established a very famous exhibition hall with the theme of "Life in the Knight's Castle".

When walking into the castle, tourists will be amazed at its height and how intact it is. They will smell the tranquility of the castle, see the ancientness of the castle, and feel the coldness of the castle. .

Visitors can also see birds here. Performances of eagles, raptors and other birds were held in the restaurant 30 years ago, making Fort Gutenberg always prosperous and prosperous. There are bird performances. Dining room.

The Knights’ Life Exhibition mainly displays the origin of knights in the Middle Ages, the conditions and skills required by knights, the real life aspects of knights, how to consider and build knights’ castles, the life aspects of knights and castles, and The evolution of knights from medieval times to the 19th century, etc.

Completely and in detail, it presents every bit of the knight's life, as well as many souvenirs from medieval wars. Looking from a height, the entire castle does not occupy a large area, but is very compact and majestic. It is surrounded by villages, farmland, forests, vineyards, etc.

Vaduz Castle

On Vaduz Street, you will look up at an ancient palace castle standing halfway up the mountain. According to records, this castle was first built 700 years ago and was continuously expanded later. It is the symbol of Liechtenstein.

The prince's castle is composed of several towers, with closely connected walls and scattered heights. It stands on a cliff with green trees and white clouds under the blue sky, giving people a sense of mystery.

The oldest part of the castle is the huge main city. Let us go back to the ancient twelfth century or the earlier thirteenth century to understand its history. The first generation of castles was handed over to the lords around 1322 AD.

Twenty years later, it became the first-class military castle in the region and guarded Vaduz.

Hartmann of WERDENBERG-SARGANS led his troops to sabotage with the Swiss allies in the Swabian War in 1499 He climbed the walls of the castle and, having won the victory, left Brandis.

As was their tradition, the castle was taken over by the new ruler Ludwig. Later rulers have always followed this tradition. There are many relics here that survived the war. After being rebuilt by later generations, the ruins of the castle are still as majestic and solid as ever.

The exposed southern and northern walls of the castle are 5 meters thick and equipped with cannons, making the castle a powerful barrier to protect Vaduz.

There is a winding mountain road leading from Vaduz to the ancient castle, which is exclusively used by princes and royal families to go up and down the mountain. The road sign erected at the entrance of this highway reads "Tourists Stop".

The castle is the residence of the prince and royal personnel and is generally not open to tourists. Tourists visiting Vaduz can only stay away from this "mysterious castle".

Liechtenstein is full of antiquity and history. If you like nostalgia, then you will like it very much. The stamps here, the castles here, and the historical stories here all tell people that this is There is history, there is a past here.