Vaduz
Sign in to savethumb|View of Vaduz from space thumb|Panoramic view of Vaduz Vaduz (, []) is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The village, which is located along the Rhine, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the village. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The village's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, Village Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the Natio
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Vaduz is the capital city of Liechtenstein, located along the Rhine River, and serves as the seat of the country's national parliament. The town is best known for Vaduz Castle, a prominent landmark perched on a hill that serves as the residence of Liechtenstein's reigning prince and royal family.
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17 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Politics
- Last election
- Geography
- Climate
- Main sights
- Demographics
- Culture
- Economy and transport
- Education
- Notable people
- Footballers
- Other athletes
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|View of Vaduz from space thumb|Panoramic view of Vaduz Vaduz (, []) is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The village, which is located along the Rhine, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the village. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The village's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, Village Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the National Museum. Although Vaduz is the best-known village in the principality internationally, it is not the largest; neighbouring Schaan has a larger population.
== Etymology == The name Vaduz had been first recorded as de Faduzes. The name of the settlement, like most other towns in the Rhine Valley region, is of Romance origin. The name can be traced back to Old Rhaeto-Romance root auadutg , which in turn evolved from the Latin .