Vaduz is the dwarf capital of a dwarf state. This city is like an image that has come down with cards or brands, the release of which is one of the main sources of income of Liechtenstein.
Despite its small sizes, Vaduz loves tourists from all over the world. It's all about his harmony, in his medieval spirit. The town can be bypassed in a few hours (the total area of about 20 square kilometers), but it is worth spending at least one night, at least in order to be able to sit in the evening in one of the many restaurants over a glass of first-class wine, tasting gorgeous dishes. But this is all in the evening, and in the afternoon, just walking along the streets, slowly can be inspected by all local attractions. And see what!
Official Residence Princely Family - lock , rises above the city and visible from any point. This is a terrific medieval structure, with impregnable walls, embrasures, cannons and a suspended bridge. The castle is closed to visit and only on August 15 on the day of Liechtenstein tourists are allowed to the courtyard and the garden.
Having admired the bottom, as befits commoner, on the princely castle, we go for a walk around the city, entering all the interesting places. By the way, the city map is absolutely free of charge in tourist centers at the bus station or on the main street. But without a card, on these "two and a half" streets of Vaduka, you definitely do not get lost.
Cathedral of St. Florin . His spire is visible from afar, it is located at the intersection of two streets - Stadtle and Kirchstrasse. Until 1997, it was only a church and only quite recently became the main temple of the country. The doors of the cathedral are open constantly, but it is better to look here during the evening service at 18:00
Perhaps the most unusual building of Vaduz is Red House . It is located on the outskirts of the city and once a long time ago belonged to monks, but was redeemed and now it is a private ownership - one of the characters of Liechtenstein. The main task of the monks who owned the house was the production of wine, so the lion's part of the building occupies millstones to extrude juice. Now there is a small restaurant, in which tourists are offered to drink juice produced by the same technology, the same pin.
Well, since it came about the fault, it is simply impossible not to visit the local Wine plant "Hofkellerei" . Wine tasting is not the worst pastime and this is another reason to stay in this cozy town. You can also buy all your favorite wines and continue the feast already at the hotel, as the plant for visits closes at 4 o'clock in the evening.
If the tasting hall of the winery was met on your path, but there are still forces for a walk, go to the central pedestrian street of Vaduz and admire the magnificent, and sometimes funny sculptures. Amazing how many of them here and how diverse they are
Museums in the capital of Liechtenstein are also distinguished by unusual. for example "Postal Museum" . Even if you are not a collector, you will be interested to visit this place. Here all the brands produced by Liechtenstein since 1912 are collected, as well as the tools for the production of stamps - printing machines, boards and everything that is somehow connected with mail - mailboxes for letters and newspapers, postal uniforms and much more. Entrance to the museum is free
"Ski Museum" - There is also such a visual history of this sport in Vaduchi. You will see the evolution of the winter equipment from ancient sleigh and snowshoes to modern high-speed skiing and snowmobiles.
Vaduz is a small town with a big story. In a small area and small streets, many different international "chips" and unusual houses, cozy restaurants and magnificent accommodations are messed up. Everything here wants to call only with diminutive words. This is a small capital of a small state where it is combined with the incompatible and where the epochs are intertwined.
