“Bridge Over The Inn”- Innsbruck, Austria

“Insprucke”, the historic name of the town is derived from the original meaning “bridge over the inn”. Innsbruck’s old town is full of historic and architectural gems all within easy walking distance. A colorful, picturesque city sitting in a valley surrounded by enormous, snow-capped mountains.

Innsbruck’s most famous landmark is a roof. The Goldenes Dachl, the “little golden roof” reflects the glory days of Emperor Maximilian I. Emperor Maximillian I chose Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps, as his residence and the imperial capital 500 years ago. This makes sense as to why his mausoleum (without a corpse) is in Innsbruck.

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The Hofburg Imperial Palace is the former residence of the Habsburg Dynasty

This is the Leopold Fountain, which was built for the famous Emperor Leopold in 1622.

Colorful rental bicycles near the Leopold Fountain

The Hofburg with mountain backdrop

Open windows

Painted building with unique architectural style

Medieval details have been maintained on many of these buildings

Some buildings have stood here for over 500 years

Helbling House was completed in 1732, and has icing-like Rococo stucco decorations

While walking the narrow streets of old town you will see many intricate metal signs hanging above the shop doors, announcing the business.

The buildings near the Golden Roof

This is the Stadttuurm, built in the 1400’s and was used as a prison. The orange-red walls and clocktower definitely stand out from the surrounding buildings.

The golden roof or Goldenes Dachl is the tiny balcony that served as the royal box to enjoy the square below. It contains 2,657 gilded copper tiles that glisten in the sun.

A few of the colorfully painted buildings in old town

A bicycle parked in front of the pink Spitalskirche, the Hospital of the Holy Spirit

A peek down a quiet alley

Looking up at city buildings

Narrow winding streets

An ornate mailbox

Street view with mountain backdrop

A bronze sculpture of Jesus on the cross by Audi Wach. It was completed in 1986 and was set up on the Inn Bridge.

A view down Maria Theresa Street with the Nordkette mountain backdrop

A row of colorful houses opposite the Inn River

There is always time for a beer, wine and a bite

Ornate architecture

The next couple of images were taken at 360 Grad Bar located on Maria Theresa Street. The bar is a completely round building on the 7th floor with spectacular views all around.

The bar is not very big, but should be a stop on your trip to Innsbruck

An approaching thunder storm as seen from 360 Grad Bar.

Small cafes tucked away on quiet alleys

An entrance door detail

This is the cloister garden of the Cort Church, which was built in 1553. The Cort Church was erected by Ferdinand I in memory of his grandfather Emperor Maximillian I.

There are 28 life-sized bronze statues of ancestors, relatives and heroes surrounding Emperor Maximilian I’s ornate marble cenotaph, which occupies the center of the largest chamber in Cort Church.

Other statues of heroes, relatives, or ancestors surround the cenotaph in Cort Church.

This is the cenotaph, inside Cort Church, which contains the empty sarcophagus (completed in 1572) and the iron grille and other embellishments (added in 1584). His body is buried in a town south of Vienna.

This is a section of the painted ceiling in Cort Church.

Another area of Cort Church

Another view of the cenotaph, inside Cort Church, with iron grille and life-sized sculptures looking on.

What you should know:

• The currency used is the Euro (EU).

• People are friendly and helpful, many also speak English.

• If you are coming from the US, you will need a valid passport and a travel power adapter.

• Walking is a great way to get around. You can also rent bicycles.

• You could spend a couple of hours to a few days here.

• Public restrooms are available.