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  Liechtenstein :: Gowealthy.com
Liechtenstein joined the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1991 and the European Economic Area (EEA), the body established by amalgamating the EU and EFTA, in May 1995.
From December to April, Liechtenstein is awash with snow and the trails of snowboarders and snowscoots...
Ancient castles, churches and stone structures are an integral part of the history and culture of Liechtenstein...
www.gowealthy.com /article/country/liechtenstein/index.asp   (359 words)

  
 Portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein - State - Vaduz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The interior was renovated from 1965 to 1966 and the exterior from 1975 to 1976.
The castle keep (12th century) and the buildings on the eastern side are the oldest part of the complex.
Diplomatic and consular representations in the Principality of Liechtenstein
www.liechtenstein.li /en/eliechtenstein_main_sites/portal_fuerstentum_liechtenstein/fl-staat-staat/fl-staat-gemeinden/fl-staat-gemeinden-vaduz.htm   (1414 words)

  
 Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, doubly landlocked microstate in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the Principality takes its name (rather than vice-versa), takes its name from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower Austria, which the family possessed from at least 1140 to the 13th century, and from 1807 onwards.
Liechtenstein is situated in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps.
creekin.net /n107-liechtenstein.html   (1640 words)

  
 LIECHTENSTEIN PRINCELY FAMILY
According to the Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Prince is the Head of State and exercises his sovereign authority in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution.
As the eldest son of the Ruling Prince, Hereditary Prince Alois is destined to be the Successor to the Throne, in accordance with the laws of the House of Liechtenstein.
In the critical hours of the history of the Habsburgs, in the second decade of the seventeenth century, the House of Liechtenstein stood by the Habsburgs and the decisive victory against the Bohemian rebels in 1620 was achieved with the intervention of the brothers Karl and Maximilian.
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 Castle - Wikimedia Commons
This is an illustration of a castle from Webster’s Dictionary circa 1900
Reconstruction of the medieval castle Tunsberghus in Tønsberg
Romanesque castle of Loarre, in the province of Huesca.
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 Liechtenstein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a small, doubly landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the Principality takes its name (rather than vice-versa), takes its name from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower Austria, which it owned from at least 1140 to the 13th century and from 1807 onwards.
Main article: Politics of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is a parliamentary democracy, headed by the prince, or Fürst, currently Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, who succeeded his father after his death in 1989.
liechtenstein.kiwiki.homeip.net   (1573 words)

  
 Liechtenstein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
At http://www.llv.li/pdf-llv-1984026.pdf one can find the Liechtenstein’s regulation concerning the use of flags on public buildings, including a list of official flag days, and drawings of the state flag, the princely flag, and the government flag.
The castle of Liechtenstein is located in Möding, in Lower-Austria.
Liechtenstein joined Council of Europe in 1978, United Nations Organization in 1990, European Free Trade Association in September 1991, and European Economic Area in December 1992.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/li.html   (964 words)

  
 Castle, Vaduz
Liechtenstein > Liechenstein > Principality of Liechtenstein > Vaduz
The round bastions to the northeast and southwest were built in the 16th C. after it was burned down in 1499 by the Confederates.
The west side was rebuilt in the 17th C. and between 1901 and 1910 the castle was rebuilt in 16th C. style.
www.planetware.com /vaduz/castle-fl-fl-lsv.htm   (108 words)

  
 Liechtenstein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the Principality takes its name (rather than vice-versa), takes its name from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower Austria, which the family posessed from at least 1140 to the 13th century, and from 1807 onwards.
Map of Liechtenstein Main article: Geography of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is situated in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps.
liechtenstein.iqnaut.net   (1650 words)

  
 Lichtenstein Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The castle was not reconstructed and subsequently fell to ruin.
A modern replica of the current castle, also called Lichtenstein Castle, has been constructed at Hout Bay in South Africa and is run as a guest house [2].
Castle Liechtenstein in Lower Austria has a similar name, but is otherwise unrelated.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lichtenstein_Castle   (268 words)

  
 Reizen naar Liechtenstein - Vakantie in Lechtenstein - Weekendje Liechtenstein - Midweek Liechtenstein - www.reiswijs.nl
Gutenberg Castle sits on a hill overlooking the village of Balzars in the south of the country.
Liechtenstein doesn't have a recognized national cuisine, it does have a number of dishes native to the country as well as local specialties.
National Liechtenstein dishes: Saukerkas, a local cheese; several vegetable-meat soups; Hafalaab, a one-dish meal made from wheat flour and cornmeal dumplings, with smoked bacon or ham in a broth; schnitzels, smoked pork and sauerkraut stews; cheese, meat, vegetable fondues and a number of delicious deserts such as fruit-filled pancakes, rich pastries and cakes.
www.reiswijs.nl /landeninfo/europa/liechtenstein/liechtenstein.html   (834 words)

  
 Offshore banking, havens, jurisdictions & tax havens: Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malaysia & Malta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Liechtenstein's fame doesn't stem from the mere selling of postage stamps, although a sheet of pre-war agricultural designed stamps with a face value of SFr 5 is now worth some SFr 3,000.
Other hidden Liechtenstein taxes to consider are a stamp duty due on the transfer of shares or bonds in foreign (0.3%) or domestic issuers (0.15%), and a 3% formation stamp tax due on the creation of shares or participation rights in a company.
Liechtenstein's banks are smallish by international standards, and tend to be overshadowed by the Principality's specialized business in trusts and domiciliary companies.
www.taxhavenco.com /osm/224_2.html   (4403 words)

  
 Sound of silence from Liechtenstein - Marketplace by Bloomberg - International Herald Tribune
Liechtenstein was among 35 countries and jurisdictions threatened with sanctions by the OECD in 2002 for refusing to stiffen laws and provide more information to tax officials from industrialized nations.
Liechtenstein, which lies between Austria and Switzerland and uses the Swiss franc as its currency, is one of five that remain on the list.
Liechtenstein, home to 15 banks, including LGT, owned by the royal family, and VP Bank Group, agreed to levy the tax and distribute it to the countries whose residents have savings in the principality.
www.iht.com /articles/2006/03/21/bloomberg/bxprince.php   (769 words)

  
 LIECHTENSTEIN
The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, doubly landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
Tiny Liechtenstein, not quite as large as Washington, DC, lies on the east bank of the Rhine River south of Lake Constance between Austria and Switzerland.
The Liechtensteiners are descended from the Alemanni tribe that came into the region after A.D. Founded in 1719, Liechtenstein was a member of the German Confederation from 1815 to 1866, when it became an independent principality.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/liechtenstein.htm   (1168 words)

  
 Liechtenstein Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Liechtenstein Castle is a castle located near Maria Enzersdorf in Lower Austria south of Vienna.
The castle, originally built during the 12th century, was destroyed by the Turks in 1529 and 1683, and remained in ruins until 1884, when it was rebuilt.
Liechtenstein Castle ("bright stone") is the origin of the name of the Liechtenstein family, the ruling house of the country of the same name, which owned it from at least 1140 until the 13th century and again from 1807 onwards.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liechtenstein_Castle   (164 words)

  
 The Principality of Liechtenstein
It is not needed anymore that the wife of a prince of Liechtenstein is from noble birth.
The Princes of Liechtenstein perhaps descend from the Donauwörth family, landlords of Bavaria, who probably lived in Lower Austria in the 13th century.
Liechtenstein became fully independent during the French occupation, after becoming a member of the Rhine Alliance in 1806.
www.nettyroyal.nl /liechtenstein1.html   (671 words)

  
 Lichtenstein
Of the handful of castles I visited while stationed in Germany (US Army) I found Castle Lichtenstein to be the most romantic.
The structure, location, and air of this castle is what I had imagined in my mind when reading historical romance novels during the Medieval Age with Knights and fair maidens whisked away to their 'new home'.
Liechtenstein Castle...not to be confused with Liechtenstein, the country, is my favorite of all castle's I have seen in my many trips to Europe
www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Central_Europe/Germany/germany5.htm   (336 words)

  
 Castles of Liechtenstein
Vaduz Castle today is the official residence of the ruling Prince and his family.
The Castle is not open to the public but you can climb the hill and get a good look at its outside and a beautiful view of the village and valley below.
In 1342, the County of Vaduz was formed and Herman II of Werdenberg, the first Count of Vaduz in the castle.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/15314/89337   (522 words)

  
 September In Liechtenstein
The Red Army had seized the Liechtenstein family archives in Austria at the end of World War II when it captured the Liechtenstein castle near Vienna.
1842 - The Liechtenstein Family Treaty was signed between the reigning prince and his brothers and other male relatives whereby the crown was hereditary through the male line on the basis of primogeniture.
1896 - Liechtenstein joined the Austria-Hungary and Switzerland agreement on upon measures to be taken at their borders in case of a cholera epidemic.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/liechtenstein/95099   (430 words)

  
 || Offshore Manual - We walk the walk, and talk the talk! ||
Historically the Principality of Liechtenstein comprises the former territories of the County of Vaduz and the Lordship of Schellenberg.
At the beginning of the eighteenth century the two territories were purchased separately by Prince John Adam Andrew of Liechtenstein, whose name was taken from Liechtenstein's Castle, a former family possession south of Vienna.
BIL is a subsidiary of the Prince Franz Joseph II Von und zu Liechtenstein Foundation.
www.offshore-manual.com /taxhavens/Liechtenstein.html   (2258 words)

  
 Liechtenstein Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Liechtenstein's premier ski resort nestles high in the mountains.
A tiny principality run by an iron-willed monarch in the heart of 21st-century Europe, Liechtenstein is like the oft-quoted fictional country of Ruritania made real.
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/liechtenstein   (135 words)

  
 LOBO Presseservice: Liechtenstein 2003
It has been a hard decision of the tradition-conscious Principality in the heart of the Alps, as the national holiday and especially the magnificent large-scale fireworks are not only a symbol of national identity, but also an attraction for tourists from all over the world.
Within the castle of Liechtenstein's sovereign, two high-power solid-state lasers have been installed to create beam effects visible over large distances.
The Prince himself arrived at the LOBO Laser Truck and the spectators joined in loudly during the last seconds of the countdown which was projected onto the facade of the art museum.
www.lobo.de /html/news/liechten_E.htm   (897 words)

  
 Liechtenstein
Although Liechtenstein is very small, and for most people just a place to pass through while traveling to somewhere else, this little Liechtenstein has several interesting tourist opportunities.
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a constitutional hereditary monarchy on a parliamentary and democratic basis.
Liechtenstein lies in the Central European time zone and its currency is the Swiss franc.
www.gettingaway.com /directory/europe/liechtenstein/main.htm   (1304 words)

  
 Top20Liechtenstein.com - Your Top20 Guide to Liechtenstein!
The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, landlocked state in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by its ruling prince or Fürst.
The Liechtenstein national football team has traditionally been regarded as an easy target for any team drawn against them, a fact that served as the basis for a book about Liechtenstein's disastrous qualifying campaign for the 2002 World Cup by British author Charlie Connelly.
www.top20liechtenstein.com   (1791 words)

  
 History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Karl I. The Princely House of Liechtenstein is one of the oldest noble families.
The early Liechtenstein Family had properties in the vicinity of the family castle and at the north-eastern border with Lower Austria.
In the critical hours of the history of the Habsburgs, in the second decade of the 17th century, the House of Liechtenstein stood by the Habsburgs and the decisive victory against the Bohemian rebels in 1620 was achieved with the intervention of the brothers Karl and Maximilian.
www.fuerstenhaus.li /fhl/en/fuerstenhaus/geschichte   (602 words)

  
 eurail
As Liechtenstein is a very small country (Vaduz, the capital city with just 10 villages, situated in between the Swiss and Austria) there is no special Eurail Pass to visit this country.
Liechtenstein is a constitutional hereditary monarchy, based upon democratic and parliamentary principles.
Castle Vaduz is, first and foremost, the residence of the Prince and his family.
eurail.lwb-online.info /index.php?view=cms_539   (375 words)

  
 Castles on the Web for castles, castle photos, castle of the day: Palaces and Homes
Lejondals castle is one of the youngest castles in Sweden, built as late as 1892 by Mrs Louise De Geer.
The castle of Lejondal is located on the shore on Lake Lejondal, a nature reserve outside of Stockholm.
The Liechtenstein museum Wilfersdorf is located in a baroque palace still owned by the sovereign of Liechtenstein.
www.castlesontheweb.com /search/Palaces_and_Homes/more3.html   (355 words)

  
 Vaduz Castle :: Gowealthy.com
Vaduz Castle is an ancient edifice dating back to the twelfth century with the keep and the buildings on the east side as the oldest surviving parts.
The foundations of the chapel were probably laid during the Middle Ages, however the two round bastions to the northeast and the south-west were built at the beginning of the sixteenth century.
This castle had been damaged during the Swabian War of 1499.
www.gowealthy.com /article/69/index.asp   (176 words)

  
 Liechtenstein: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Liechtenstein's royal family claims restitution for 1,600 sq km of land in the Czech Republic confiscated in 1918.
Liechtenstein - Liechtenstein, officially Principality of Liechtenstein, principality (2005 est.
Liechtenstein: Bibliography - Bibliography See P. Raton, Liechtenstein: History and Institutions of the Principality (1970); T. Liechtenstein: History - History The Liechtenstein ruling house is an old Austrian family.
www.infoplease.com.cob-web.org:8888 /ipa/A0107726.html   (635 words)

  
 Liechtenstein
This picture is taken in Vaduz, at the heart of Liechtenstein.
The castle behind us is the Prince's castle.
It's not a huge country, and most of its area is patrolled by the rugged beauty of sheer cliffs and steep valleys.
www.tullberg.com /home/travels/liechtenstein/liechtenstein.html   (41 words)

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