Innsbruck
Innsbruck is the capital city of Tyrol in western Austria and the fifth-largest city in Austria, with a population of about 228,000 (2018).
Innsbruck is an internationally renowned winter sports center, and hosted few Winter Olympics.
Innsbruck is a substantial tourist centre, with more than a million overnight stays.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 2 nights. Main sights recommended are:
- The Golden roof. The city's most famous symbol, overlooking the main street of Altstadt.
- Dom zu St. Jakob, an 18th-century Baroque cathedral dedicated to the apostle Saint James.
- The Altstadt. See some of the architectural gems from the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical periods.
- Hofkirche, with a gallery featuring statues of the patron saints of the House of Hapbsurg.
- Hofburg, the Imperial Palace considered one of the three most significant cultural buildings in the country.
- Maria-Theresien-Strasse, discover the many historic buildings and visit the churches, museums, and other landmarks along the boulevard.
- The Triumphpforte is one of Innsbruck's most prominent sights built by order of Maria Theresa in the 18th century.
- Basilica Wilten, most beautiful Rococo church in Austria and a home to the famous Wilten Boys’ Choir.
- Bergisel Ski Jump hosts the International Four Hills Tournament; a renowned ski jumping competition.
- Ambras Castle Considered one of the most popular tourist attractions of the Tyrol located in the hills above Innsbruck.
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