A 470 kilometers Vienna, capital of Austria, surrounded by the most stunning alpine mountains and flanked by the rio Inn, it's found Innsbruk, capital Tirol. A beautiful city that invites you to walk it and enjoy their cultural and natural heritage.
The huge mountains in the middle of which is Innsbruck They can be seen during the tour, to every place we turn our gaze, beyond the city limits these giants that seem to guard our steps to go and admire this magnificent city while its splendid snowy peaks captivate us with its beauty appear.
Innsbruk, It is the basis for many skiers eager to fully enjoy your favorite sport on white winters in full Alpine range, as well, these mountains, They offer multiple activities hiking for those who want to roam around in summer. But Innsbruck It is also Culture and Heritage.
And its natural wealth is greatly appreciated, The city itself is very valuable in its architectural and cultural heritage. Innsbruk begins to develop in part because of its strategic location, Simple crossing when the step chain alpina. This earned the city to achieve great development.
As a start this splendid city tour could start from the puente Innbrücke, on which it is advisable to stop and take our time to admire the amazing and beautiful landscape that since it is possible to enjoy. All our senses are filled by observing so great natural beauty that allows us, Besides, walking a few steps penetrate the magic of this valuable Austrian city.
Leaving behind the bridge we get into the old town. Invites you to walk every street, Therefore it is desirable do it quietly. The most varied shops offer an admirable respect, making sure that their facades do not damage the harmony of old and valuable historical heritage offered by the town.
Buildings recovas, facades richly made, splendid pedestrian streets, monuments and churches, bars and restaurants, They do not stop our attention and our eyes seem not reach to admire valuable heritage. But Innsbruck invites you to stay, For this reason a visit to this splendid city should not last less than two or three days.
An important point of interest in the middle of the city and near the bridge, is the Church of the Holy Spirit, Spitalkirche, on María Theresien Strasse street. The present church was built in the eighteenth century on what would have been a fourteenth century Gothic church, Attached to the hospital which was later moved to the outskirts of the city. Its richly decorated interior and the church itself must have been then repaired the damage in the Second World War.
After visiting the church, it is advisable to walk Maria Theresien Strasse and let our eyes and our steps lead us and so enjoy a leisurely stroll, in which always and everywhere we look we find as a backdrop framing the city, the majesty of the Alps.
Very close to the Church of the Holy Spirit is a building known as the Golden Roof, “Goldenes Dachl” A richly decorated façade to call our attention. It is a building that would be used as a place of residence of the Tyrolean rulers, and from your balcony emperors and sovereigns could see various cultural activities carried out in the city. The Goldenes was built to commemorate the marriage of Emperor Maximilian I with Blanca Sforza. XV century. Monday through Friday you can visit the museum inside.
Another interesting temple is the Jesuit Church, consecrated to the Holy Trinity, It is located at Universitätstrasse. The temple dates back to the seventeenth century. His style and shape correspond to the baroque. When the order of the Jesuits is suppressed, the late eighteenth century, the church becomes university church and mid-nineteenth century goes back to being mentored by the Jesuits. Every year in this church renewed the consecration of the Tyrol region to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Also this tempo had to be refurbished for being affected by various attacks during the Second World War. In this temple usually held cultural activities.
Also on Universitätstrasse it is Hofkirche, a temple that you can visit. It is a Gothic church of the sixteenth century. Inside you'll notice details Baroque style in the vault since it was rebuilt after an earthquake. In it are also tombs of renowned personalities Tyrol as Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria and Andreas Hofer and the cenotaph of Emperor Maximilian after whom the church was built, which it occupies a central place surrounded by 28 bronze statues representing their family and important people in history. Small statues of patron saints correspond to Habsburg.
A few 300 meters from Hofkirche is the Santiago's cathedral, Sant Jakob is located on Domplatz square. XVIII century and corresponds to the Baroque style is one of the most important in this style throughout the Austrian Tyrol. To find themselves facing a plaza can appreciate its splendid façade towers cough. also restored after World War II.
I would not want to mention some other points of interest in Innsbruck that make the city a good walk suitable for all ages:
– Imperial Palace Innsbruck, In the city center, neighbor to the Cathedral.
http://www.hofburg-innsbruck.at
– Alpenzoo Innsbruk, It is located 2km north from the center of Innsbruck.
www.alpenzoo.at/en/
– Tyrolean State Museum, located on Museumstrasse 15 In the city center.
www.tiroler-landesmuseen.at
– Ambras Castle, It is located 4km south east of the city center.
www.schlossambras-innsbruck.at/
– Botanical Garden of the University of Innsbruck, located 2 kilometers east of the city center.
www.uibk.ac.at/botany/botanical_gardens/
Innsbruck is an interesting city with a rich cultural and natural heritage worth visiting calmly. Beyond the large number of visitors, the stillness of the environment helps us to make a relaxed walk enjoying the beauty of its architecture guarded by the immensity of the Alps. Suitable for the whole family.
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