August 15 - Linz

Today was devoted entirely to Linz due to its many connections to Bruckner. On a walking tour, we visited the New Cathedral where Bruckner's Mass No. 2 was premiered, the Parish Church, the Old Cathedral with its Bruckner Stairs Museum that leads up to the organ loft, the Brucknerhaus Concert Hall and a view of Linz from Poestlingberg.

The new cathedral in Linz

Plaque in Linz commemorating the premiere of the Mass No. 2

Bruckner in the stained glass window of the New Cathedral

Where Bruckner was taught to be a teacher

Second sign at the Linz School

Bruckner bust at the Bruckner Stairs Museum at the Old Cathedral

Bruckner plaque at the Old Cathedral

View of Linz from Poestlingberg

Photo opportunity at the Brucknerhaus

Profile of Brucknerhaus bust

John in discussion with the our guide