Innsbruck Attractions

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The main attractions of Innsbruck itself are located in the Altstadt (Old Town) around the main areas of Maria Theresienstrasse and Herzog-Friedrich Strasse with many historical monuments and museums all within walking distance of each other. On the latter of these streets you will find the Stadtturm (City Tower) which rises high above the town, if you climb to the top you will get unparalleled 360-degree views of Innsbruck itself as well as the beautiful surrounding countryside. Two of the most notable museum are Ferdinandeum containing an extensive art collection from the Middle Ages to modern day and the Zeughaus, housed in a former armoury, it offers a journey through Tyrol’s history and geology. One of Innsbruck’s most famous landmarks is the gleaming Goldenes Dachl meaning Golden Roof, part of a former royal residence the name refers to the medieval bay window protected by a canopy of gilded copper tiles which glisten like real gold in the sun. The Imperial Palace (Kaiserliche Hofburg) is a sumptuous testament to Innsbruck’s former glory, it stands at the centre of the town and has done for over 500 years. The interior rooms recall Austria’s more opulent years. Lastly, just on the outskirts of Innsbruck, namely in Wattens, is the Swarovski Crystal Museum (Swarovski Kristallwelten) which offers a permanent display of crystals form this world renowned manufacturer including designs by Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol.