Linz - Bishop's Palace

(Local Name: Bischöfliches Palais) To the northeast of the Linz New Cathedral, in Herrenstrasse, stands the Bishop's Palace (Bischöfliches Palais; 1721-26).

The Bishop's Palace, also known as the Bischofshof, was built between 1721 and 1726 by Franz Michael Pruckmayer, based on designs by Jakob Prandtauer. The building was originally part of the Kremsmünster monastery, but later became the seat of the bishop of Linz.

An iron gateway and staircase designed by Valentin Hoffman in 1227 has been preserved on the site and can still be seen.