The main square in Linz on the Danube's southern Bank is considered the largest area in the whole of Austria. The size of the area of 13200 square meters.

The main square changed its name many times. Originally the square was occupied the market, as evidenced by documents from the year 1338, and the square was called Chabahil. At the beginning of the 19th century it was renamed the Main square, and in 1873, the area was named in honor of Emperor Franz Joseph I. In the 20th century the name changed again – now the main place of the city called the Square of Adolf Hitler during the Second world war from one of the balconies overlooking the square, Hitler announced the annexation of Austria to Germany. Finally, in 1945, the area returned to its former name - the Main square.

In the Central square of the city conducted various seasonal fairs, and this led to the fact that land prices around the area quickly grew. So, the buildings surrounding the square were built with narrow facades.

It was here on may 26, 1521, at the celebration meaningful for the Habsburg monarchy of the marriage of Archduke Ferdinand and Anna from Hungary, took place the famous Listiner tournament.

Since 1716, the square was the pillory, where he conducted a demonstration penalty. In 1723, in the middle of the square was set column of the Holy Trinity in honor of the victory of the city over the plague. In addition, on the area of pharmacy, which was expanded in 1872. Interestingly, one of its owners was the younger brother of Beethoven – Nikolaus Johann van Beethoven.

Today on the main square and in the immediate vicinity there are several important historic buildings of Linz. Because of the many fires the city has changed several times, the facades were restored, so some houses look younger than they really are. Old town Hall is currently home to the mayor of Linz. The building was built in 1509, almost intact and has retained its octagonal tower. Another interesting building - Feichtinger, with its famous astronomical clock.