Eisenstadt

Eisenstadt (Hungarian Kismarton, Croatian ?eljezno) is a city in Austria, the state capital of Burgenland. It has a population of about 11,334 (2001). The present city name means "Iron City". The Hungarian name was a diminutive of "Saint Martin".

Tourist sites

Museums

• Haydnmuseum (dedicated to Franz Josef Haydn) Eisenstadt also hosts a Haydn festival.
• Landesmuseum (regional museum)
• Österreichisches Jüdisches Museum (Austrian Jewish Museum)
• Diözesanmuseum (museum of the local Roman Catholic diocese)
• Feuerwehrmuseum (fire department museum)

Religious edifices

• Bergkirche
• Domkirche, late Gothic former military church
• Jewish synagogue

Castles and palaces

• Schloss Esterházy and Schlosspark: the Esterházy castle and park
• Gloriette: the former Esterházy hunting lodge

Buildings

• Haydn mausoleum
• Rathaus (city hall)
• Pulverturm (lit. "Powder tower")