Perg
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| Country | Austria |
| State | Upper Austria |
| District | Perg |
| Population | 7,129 (May 15, 2001) |
| Area | 27 km² |
| Elevation | 250 m |
| Coordinates | 48°15′ N 14°38′ E |
| Postal code | 4320 |
| Area code | 07262 |
| Licence plate code | PE |
| Mayor | Hermann Peham (ÖVP) |
| Website | www.perg.at |
Perg is a city in Austria, capital of the omonymous district.
[edit] History
Originally in the eastern part of the Duchy of Bavaria, Perg belonged to Austria from the 12th century on. In 1269 it received commercial privileges from King Ottokar II of Bohemia, and from 1490 it was part of the Principality of Austria on the Ems. Autonomous from 1542, it was occupied several times during the Napoleonic Wars.
[edit] Main sights
- Einhorn, a large unicorn sculpture inspired to the city's coat of arms.
- Seifensiederhaus, built in 1563.
- The Late Baroque Kalvarienbergkirche (Church of the Calvary Hill, 1734-1735)
- The Pranger, a column in the main square of the city, built in 1587.
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