The main square in the city of Linz on the south bank of the Danube is considered to be the largest area in the whole of Austria. Dimensions Square 13,200 square meters.

The main square changed its name many times. Initially, the area housed a market, as evidenced by the documents in 1338, and the area itself was called Heybuhel. In the early 19th century it was renamed the main square, and already in 1873 the area was named in honor of Emperor Franz Joseph I. In the 20th century, the name changed again - now the main place of the city received the name of Adolf Hitler Area: during the Second World War from one of the balconies overlooking the square, Hitler announced the annexation of Austria by Germany. Finally, in 1945 the area returned to its former name - the Main Square.

In the central square of the city held a variety of seasonal fairs, and this has led to the fact that land prices around the area grew rapidly. Therefore, the buildings surrounding the square were built with narrow facades.

It is here May 26, 1521, in celebration of the Habsburg monarchy for meaningful wedding of Archduke Ferdinand and Anna of Hungary, hosted the famous Lozshtayner tournament.

Since 1716 the square was the pillory, where executions were carried out demonstrations. In 1723, the middle of the square was set column of the Holy Trinity to celebrate the victory of the city over the plague epidemic. In addition, the area is a pharmacy, which was expanded in 1872. Curiously, one of its owners was the younger brother of Beethoven - Nikolaus Johann van Beethoven.

Today, the main square and in the immediate vicinity there are several important historic buildings of Linz. Because of the many fires the town has changed several times, restored façades, so some houses look younger than they really are. The Old Town Hall is now home to the Mayor of the city of Linz. The building was built in 1509, almost intact preserved its octagonal tower. Another interesting building - Feichtinger with its famous chimes.