City Museum Nordico (Stadtmuseum Nordico) description and photos - Austria: Linz
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Stadtmuseum Nordico description and photos - Austria: Linz. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Stadtmuseum Nordico. Photo and descriptionThe Nordico City Museum is located in Linz in the Town Hall district. Since its founding in 1963, Nordico has been an important cultural site for Linz residents: the museum's emphasis is on preserving the region's cultural history for future generations. Several different exhibitions are held annually in the museum. The building of the museum was built in 1607-1610 by the Italian architect Francesco Silva as a country palace at the Kremsmunster monastery. In 1675, the building was partially rebuilt and expanded. Remnants of frescoes have been preserved here. From 1710 to 1786 the building passed into the possession of the Jesuits, and a boarding school for students from Scandinavia was opened (hence the name of the museum "Nordico"). Pupils from Denmark, Sweden and Norway were taught religion, then to carry out missionary work in their countries. Since 1851, the building has housed a cultural community founded by Adalbert Stifter. In 1901, the building was purchased by the Linz administration. Only after the end of the First World War, it was decided to use the building as a museum in the future. The purchase of Anton Pachinger's collection marked the beginning of the birth of the museum. From October 2007 to May 2008, the museum was closed for renovations. The museum currently has about 700 square meters of exhibition space. Only after the end of the First World War, it was decided to use the building as a museum in the future. The purchase of Anton Pachinger's collection was the beginning of the birth of the museum.From October 2007 to May 2008, the museum was closed for renovations. The museum currently has about 700 square meters of exhibition space. Only after the end of the First World War, it was decided to use the building as a museum in the future. The purchase of Anton Pachinger's collection was the beginning of the birth of the museum.From October 2007 to May 2008, the museum was closed for renovations. The museum currently has about 700 square meters of exhibition space.     We also recommend reading Schloss Schallaburg description and photos - Austria: Lower Austria Topic: City Museum Nordico (Stadtmuseum Nordico) description and photos - Austria: Linz. |
