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Passau's Ilzstadt and Innstadt
Passau's Ilzstadt
The Veste Oberhaus was founded in 1219 as the residence of the prince-bishops. It is on the hill between the Danube and the Ilz and offers spectacular views of the old town and the valleys, either from the Battery Linden belvedere or from the castle tower (i1).
The complex houses the impressive Oberhausmuseum. It has exhibitions on local history but, more importantly, impressive special exhibitions on Bavarian-Austrian-Czech cultural history.
Passau's Innstadt
The main sight in the Innstadt is the Wallfahrtskirche Kloster Mariahilf (Pilgrim’s Church of the Monastery Maria Help). The complex can be seen from the Old Town and, in return, some of the best views of the Altstadt are from the church. The church is reached via 321 steps along the Pilgrims’ Stairs. The church was erected in 1627, but achieved fame after Emperor Leopold I prayed here in 1683 requesting help to lift the Turkish siege of Vienna.
Last updated November 29, 2010
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