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on the Jägermayr plateau. After years of careful planning, one of the proposed designs was realized. They built a five-story round tower using exposed masonry construction with brick. The top floor of the tower overhangs the tower wall and is adorned with small pointed arches. Above this floor, there
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were situated on the hill in an eastern direction, making them visible from a considerable distance. The name "Freinberg" first appeared in historical documents in 1483. Initially, this name referred exclusively to the area surrounding the "Gut Ast," situated between St. Martin's Church, the Jesuit
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Emperor Franz Josef's reign, the Verschönerungs-Verein planted an "Imperial Oak" in 1898. This oak was placed at the former location of the wooden lookout post that had been demolished in 1881. The oak was generously donated by the Poschacher Brewery, and a
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Initially, the protective wall on the "Freinberg" was believed to be of Roman origin, likely due to the discovery of foundation walls from a Roman building in 1888 during the construction of the Franz Josefs-Warte. However, in 1901, when a road was being built to access the control room and it
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Freinberg is located about two kilometers west of the city center of Linz. It lies in the statistical district of Römerberg-Margarethen, which surrounds the mountain's west and east sides. To the south, the mountain slope borders the statistical district of Freinberg,
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commemorative plaque on an erratic boulder from the KĂĽrnbergerwald was donated by Viktor Drouot, the former mayor of Linz. It was not until 1908 to 1911 that the "Kaiser Franz Josef Park," designed by city gardener
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monastery/Aloisianum, and Jägermayr. The forested hill to the north/northeast of this area was known as the "Galgenberg." After executions ceased to occur, the Galgenberg became known as "Jägermayrberg" and was eventually renamed "Freinberg" in 1910.
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At the suggestion of the Oberösterreichischen Vereins für Luftschifffahrt (Upper Austrian Airship Association), an aviation monument featuring a viewing platform was unveiled on 23 November 1913, to commemorate the balloon journeys of
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following the war. There, in prisoner-of-war camps, she established essential medical care, earning her the nickname "Angel of Siberia." Elsa Brändström dedicated her life to various charitable organizations.
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and provides a 360° panoramic view. Visitors can access the platform via a stair tower attached to an octagonal bay. This bay is supported by a stepped buttress that extends to the ground. Inside the tower, a
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In 1932, the "oberösterreichische Artilleristenbund" (Upper Austrian Artillerymen's Association) had the Barbara Chapel built on the Römerstraße on the Freinberg in memory of the fallen comrades of the
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The inn "Zur Schönen Aussicht" was built in 1868 at the northernmost part of the plateau. During that period, visitors could enjoy a panoramic view of 360 degrees. However, in 1970, the
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depicting Saint Barbara, along with a building, a host, a cannon, and the inscription: "Saint Barbara pray for us." The Chapel of St. Barbara is part of the parish of St. Matthias.
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reign on 2 December 1888, the tower was named Franz Josef-Warte with "permission from the highest authority" and was officially opened with a ceremonial event on 3 August 1889.
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and played a crucial role in the city's water supply. This elevated tank, known as the "Jägermayr elevated tank," has a capacity of 100 m³ and is still in operation today.
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In 1873, the Linzer Verschönerungs-Verein (Linz Beautification Society) built a wooden lookout on the site. However, it was dismantled in 1881 due to safety concerns.
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particularly along areas like Anemonenweg, Edelweißberg, and Römerstraße. Development and access to the mountain occur through this southern district.
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figure. During World War II, the monument was destroyed, and the statue was melted down as part of a metal collection effort after the war in 1944.
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intersected the protective wall, the Linz Museum uncovered evidence that suggested the site dated back to the prehistoric or protohistoric period.
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and increased mobility in the 1960s, the number of visitors to the area has declined, leading to the closure of some of the traditional inns.
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