Linz is the third-largest city of {{Austria}} and capital of the state of {{Upper Austria}}.
Linzis the third-largest city ofAustriaand capital of thestateofUpper Austria. Since December 1, 2014 Linz is a member of the UNESCOCreative Cities (UCCN) networkas aCity of Media Arts. Cities receive this title for enriching the urban lifestyle through the sponsorship and successful integration ofmedia artand involving society in these electronic art forms.Linz is well known for theLinzer torte, which is said to be the oldest cake in the world, with its first recipe dating from 1653.
