Goldenes Dachl – Innsbruck, Austria
The Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) is a landmark structure located in the Old Town (Altstadt) section of Innsbruck, Austria. It is considered the city's most famous symbol. Completed in 1500, the roof was decorated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles for
Old Town – Innsbruck, Austria
In the heart of Tirol, only two hours away from Salzburg and Munich, Innsbruck’s Old Town is a small area of sturdy medieval houses, many painted in lively pastel colors and supported by sloping buttresses. As you stroll along the
Hofburg – Innsbruck, Austria
The Hofburg (English: Imperial Palace) is a former Habsburg palace in Innsbruck, Austria, and considered one of the three most significant cultural buildings in the country, along with the Hofburg Palace and Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The Hofburg is the
Stift Wilten – Innsbruck, Austria
Stift Wilten is a church in the city of Innsbruck, Austroa. Under Abbot Dominic Loehr (1651 - 1687), there was the groundbreaking ceremony of the baroque church building. Under his Vorgängerabt Andreas Mayr, the tower fell on the flimsy pretext
Leopold’s Fountain – Innsbruck, Austria
Believed to be the earliest depiction of the Courbette (a horse rearing on its hind legs) this fountain was considered to be a pioneering work for its time. Built in 1621 from plans made by Christoph Gumpp, the statue atop
Casino Innsbruck – Innsbruck, Austria
Casino Innsbruck is rightly considered one of the most beautiful casinos in the world. Thanks to its outstanding geographical location, Casino Innsbruck serves the most important markets like Italy, Germany, Switzerland and western Austria. It is just 120 kilometres from
Triumphal Arch – Innsbruck, Austria
Transformed from the south gate of Innsbruck and reminiscent of a Roman triumphal arch, the Triumphpforte was built on the orders of Empress Maria Theresa to honour the marriage of her son, the Duke of Tuscany, to Maria Ludovica from
Tyrolean Ice Arena – Innsbruck, Austria
Tiroler Wasserkraft Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Innsbruck, Austria that is used for hosting ice hockey games. The capacity of the arena is 3,130 people and was built in 2004. The ice hockey games at the 1964
Wilten Basilica – Innsbruck, Austria
Wilten Basilica is one of the most impressive houses of worship in the region. A church was first erected here in the 13th century but, due to its dilapidated state, was rebuilt in Rococo style in the 1750’s with majestic
St. James Cathedral – Innsbruck, Austria
The Domkirche zu St. Jakob (Cathedral of St. James) is an 18th-century Baroque cathedral in Innsbruck, Austria. The Domkirche of Innsbruck was rebuilt in 1717-24 by Baroque architect Johann Jakob Herkommer. The church suffered heavy damage in World War II,
Landhausplatz – Innsbruck, Austria
Landhausplatz is a public plaza in Innsbruck, Austria that also doubles up as a skating rink during the winter time. Completed in collaboration with Christopher Grüner, The Landhausplatz square retains the site’s four monuments with the addition of new trees,
Olympiahalle – Innsbruck, Austria
OlympiaWorld Innsbruck is a multi-purpose sports facility complex in Innsbruck, Austria. It was built in 1963, holds 7,212 people, during ice hockey matches and 15,000 people, during handball matches. The ice hockey games at the 1964 Winter Olympics and 1976
Landestheater – Innsbruck, Austria
The Landes Theater Innsbruck was built in the year 1629 by architect Christoph Gumpp. Christoph Gumpp was inspired by the Italian theaters in Firenze and Parma. The building was opened as “Comedihaus”. In the years 1945/46 the “Comedihaus” receives it’s
Bergisel Ski Jump – Innsbruck, Austria
Reconstructed several times, the Bergisel jumping stadium is one of the landmarks of Innsbruck. Now used as part of the international Four-Hill Ski-Jumping competition, the stadium also features a viewing platform with 360° panoramic views over the Inn Valley, Alps