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Lienz is a city in Tyrol and the administrative center of the Lienz district in East Tyrol. The urban area covers 16 km². With its size, Lienz is the seventh-largest city in Tyrol and forms the economic, cultural, and social heart of East Tyrol. More

Lienz is a city in Tyrol and the administrative center of the Lienz district in East Tyrol. The city area covers 16 km². Its size makes Lienz the seventh-largest city in Tyrol and it forms the economic, cultural, and social heart of East Tyrol. The city lies at the confluence of the Isel and Drau rivers.

In Roman times, nearby Aguntum was the region's most important center. During the Middle Ages, Lienz itself became central, becoming the residence of the Counts of Gorizia, from the House of Meinhard. After the extinction of this dynasty, Lienz fell into the hands of Emperor Maximilian I in 1500, who incorporated the area into Tyrol. Rule later passed to the Wolkenstein-Rodenegg family and the Haller Damenstift.

At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, Lienz experienced strong population growth and a rapid expansion of its infrastructure, especially after the construction of the Drautalbahn and Pustertalbahn. During World War II, the population increased further due to the settlement of South Tyroleans. In 1939, the neighboring municipality of Patriasdorf was also incorporated into Lienz.

The main economic sectors are the production of consumer goods, trade, and tourism. Healthcare, education, and government also provide significant employment. Agriculture is playing an increasingly smaller role these days, partly due to high population pressure.

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Lienz mit Dolomiten (1933)