This small mountainous Austrian town is licked and well-groomed, as, indeed, everything in the Tyrolean region. It is old and medieval. Magdeburg law, allowing to be called a city, received in the thirteenth century. And then it even became an imperial residence - the Habsburgs loved to live here. Like a Faberge egg, Innsbruck shines in a frame of peaks. Austria is a mountainous country, but here it is especially noticeable. It is said that it is difficult to get lost in this city. After all, the main landmarks are the mountain peaks, which are lit at night.
The architecture of Innsbruck, as if by magic, is inscribed in the surrounding breathtaking landscape. The latter is very difficult to describe, it is so beautiful and unique. As for the sights, it is very often compared with Prague. True, it is very small, this Innsbruck. Austria, like most European countries, is mostly small, cozy and beautiful towns. Its centeris a pedestrian area that can be bypassed in a few hours. If you want to see everything and save money at the same time, use the Innsbruck Card - this system allows you to visit many museums in the city for free (even the famous Swarovski collection), as well as eat cheaper in some cafes and restaurants.
If we talk about comparison with Prague, then there are coincidences even in the names. But if in the Czech capital crowds flock to look at the Golden Street, then there is the Golden Roof. This late Gothic bay window has become a symbol of the city of Innsbruck. Austria in the 15th century was ruled by Kaiser Maximilian. He ordered to line the balcony (which for some reason was called the roof) with more than two thousand gilded sheets. In the same era, the town hall with a dome and a gallery under the arches was erected - another attraction of the city. Of the ancient buildings, we can mention the Helbling house - a living space that has been used as such for almost 800 years. Only its facade was redone in the 18th century. The city has very beautiful baroque churches - Hofkirche, Wiltener and the Cathedral of St. James.
What else is Innsbruck famous for? Austria is famous for its museums, and the capital of Tyrol also opens the door to very interesting collections for tourists. This is, first of all, the Ambras Palace, where you can admire the portraits and weapons in the residence of Ferdinand II. Then the already mentioned Swarovski collection. And there are many original museums: hunting, the Olympic Games, bells, mountaineering … Children will love the high-mountain zoo, which is all over EuropeInnsbruck is famous.
Austria (tours to this country are popular not only in summer, but also in winter) due to the fact that most of its territory is located in the Alps, it has many ski resorts. Innsbruck is located near the Stubai Glacier, where you can ski at any time of the year. In addition, it is surrounded by nine slopes of varying difficulty. In winter, you can buy one ski pass and then safely ride any of them. The price of this ticket also includes travel on a special bus to any route. All these ski areas (Nordpark, Patcherkofel, Glunzezer and others) are the best ski resorts in Austria. Innsbruck is good because, staying in this city, lovers of downhill skiing can devote the day to sports, and the evening to entertainment, walks and a varied cultural program.
