MODLING

town, Bundesland Niedersterreich (federal province of Lower Austria), northeastern Austria. Mdling lies at the entrance to the picturesque Brhl Valley, just southwest of Vienna. First mentioned in 907, it developed around a castle (now in ruins). It was a district of Vienna from 1938 until it was returned to Niedersterreich in 1954. Beethoven composed part of his Missa Solemnis there in 181819. Notable churches are St. Othmarkirche (originally 12th century; rebuilt 14541523) and the Spitalskirche (144353). The castle of the princes of Liechtenstein (restored 182022) is owned by the Austrian Boy Scouts. Metal products and shoes are manufactured. Pop. (1981) 19,333.