Lienz - Austrian town, located in the federal state of Tyrol. The city is home to over 12,000 people. Lienz is often called the "city of the Dolomites."

From 300 BC the territory of modern Lienz lived the Celts, who came under the control of the Roman Empire 15 BC Lienz itself was first mentioned in the case, issued by Bishop Brixen in 1030. The village, together with neighboring Patriasdorfom belonged to the patriarch of Aquileia. Situated on an important trade route from Friuli in Salzburg, market town of Lienz has received city rights February 25, 1242.

During the Italian campaign, the French Revolution, Lienz was twice occupied by French troops in 1797. After the Austrian defeat at the Battle of Austerlitz in the composition of Lienz Tyrol passed to Bavaria, and was conquered by Austrian troops only in 1813. After World War I South Tyrolean land departed Italy in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty of Saint-Germain.

Mountain Lienz attract both professional climbers and tourists alike. Twice a year there are held cycling races (June and September). In winter, come here to ski and snowboard.

Lienz is a member of the small historic towns. The main square of the 13th century and the Castle Brook, graphs Gёrts residence, built in the 13-16 centuries, are the main attractions of the city. In addition, interesting to explore the Gothic church of St. Andrew the 15th century with fragments of masonry drevneromanskoy and Franciscan Church of the mid-14th century with original frescoes from the 15th century. Worthy of mention, and local history museum with exhibits of Gothic and Baroque eras, and a collection of paintings by local artists, located today in the Castle Brook.