Vaduz
Vaduz (German pronunciation: [faˈdʊt͡s] ⓘ or [faˈduːt͡s] ⓘ, High Alemannic pronunciation: [faˈdot͡s]) is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The city, which is located along the Rhine River, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the city. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The city's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, City Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the National Museum. Although Vaduz is the best-known town in the principality internationally, it is not the largest; neighbouring Schaan has a larger population.
Vaduz | |
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Panoramic, Government building, Castle of Vaduz, Tre Cavalli (literally Three Horses) sculpture, Rotes Haus (literally Red House), Cathedral of St. Florin, Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts, House of Parliament | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Vaduz | |
Vaduz and its exclaves in Liechtenstein | |
| Coordinates: 47.141°N 9.521°E | |
| Country | Liechtenstein |
| Electoral district | Oberland |
| Villages | Ebenholz, Mühleholz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Petra Miescher (VU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.3 km2 (6.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Population (31-12-2019) | |
| • Total | 5,696 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9490 |
| Area code | 7001 |
| ISO 3166 code | LI-11 |
| Website | www.vaduz.li |