Innsbruck, a Historic Town in the Alps
July 17, 2010
Innsbruck is a city of only 100,000 inhabitants located in Tirol, Austria. The city is known for its many buildings full of history and for its skiing.
The city owes its name to the Alte Innbrücke, the bridge over the River Inn near the Altstadt, the oldest part of town. The bridge has existed since 1080.
Innsbruck is located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Which is why we have concluded Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976? Most hotels organize bus service to transport guests to one of the eight major ski resorts close to Brennerpass.
The most prominent mountains in the region are Nordkette of 2.334 meters high, Patscherkofel of 2.246 meters high, and Serles, of 2.718 meters in height. The mountains of the region are ideal for winter sports and competitions are organized every year skiing or snowboarding. Some of the tracks that stand out are Axamer Lizum, Igls, Seefeld, Patscherkofel, Stubai Valley or Tulfes. Some of the mountains are covered by a cold ice layer that allows people to ski even during the summer months.
The city is full of museums and galleries. In addition to exhibitions of art from museums during the months of summer there are music festivals, dance and art that adorn the parks and streets. Most of the oldest buildings in this city are now filled with bars, shops and trendy restaurants.
Among the many historic buildings of the region highlights the Goldenes Dachl, an old building from 1500, famous for its golden roof. The roof is decorated with golden tiles 2657 and the handover of the balconies of the building depicts the life of Maximilian I. Kaiserliche also highlights the Hofburg, the Imperial Court and the Altes Landhaus, the former federal parliament.
One of the most prominent buildings is the Hofkirche, the Imperial Church, where the cenotaph of Maximilian I. The church is an impressive gothic monument dating from the XVI century. Another church that stands out is the Dom zu St.Jacob, the Cathedral of St. James.
One of the main streets of the city, full of historical buildings, upscale restaurants and innovative shops, is the Maria-Theresien-Strasse. The Tiroler Landestheater of Innsbruck, one of the most famous theaters in the region. Among the museums located throughout the city include the Riesenrundgemälde, the Tiroler Landesmuseum and the Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum, dedicated to culture and history of the region. The Schloss Ambras is a sixteenth century castle which has now become a museum. Near the castle is a park, the Schlosspark Ambras.
Other sites you should visit this city in the Alps are the Alpenzoo, the Alpine Zoo or the Botanical Garden of the University of Innsbruck. The city is filled with numerous parks and during the warmer months, the two large parks and lakes, and Lansersee Baggersee, are full of people and festivals.
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