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Caption: "What delights us in visible beauty is the invisible.” ~ Marie von Ebner- Eschenbach
Innsbruck
Caption: Nestled in the Austrian alps, this capital of Tyrol is a colorful, vibrant and picturesque city. I’ve been to Innsbruck 22 years ago. It was my first time in Europe. It was a one day stay on our way to Bavaria. I vaguely remembered that day except that we visited the Goldenes Dachl, its iconic landmark and learned the history about it. This time around, we stayed for four days as our base city to travel to other cities in Austria and Germany. It was a more immersive experience this time, learned more about the city, soaked in all the sights and appreciated my interactions with people. This is Innsbruck through my eyes. Spring 2019 Innsbruck
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Caption: Goldenes Dachl
The city’s most famous landmark located in the Altstadt (Old Town). Circa 1500. The loggia was commissioned by Emperor Maximilian 1 to mark his wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza.
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Caption: It is quite impressive at night when the Old Town is illuminated and the streets are almost deserted.
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Caption: The city tower is a Gothic structure standing 150 feet. For a small fee, one can climb the 150 step spiral staircase up to the viewing deck which provides an amazing 360-degree view of the city and the Nordkette Mountain Range. The following photos were taken from the tower.
Picture of Innsbruck
Picture of Innsbruck
Caption: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße
Picture of Innsbruck
Picture of Innsbruck
Caption: This street with candy colored buildings leads to Maria-Theresien-Straße pedestrian area bustling with activity. See following photos.
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Caption: It’s not only where you go that matters but it’s who you go with.
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Caption: Anne Frank “Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.”
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Caption: St. Anna’s Column commemorating the liberation of Tyrol from the Bavarians in 1703. Located in the heart of pedestrianized Maria Theresien Straße.
Picture of Innsbruck
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Caption: Stroll through the Old Town and discover its special charm and sophistication, appreciate and enjoy the attractive lively colored buildings, unique shop signs and cafes that lined these streets.
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Caption: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße
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Caption: The most beautiful building in Altstadt. A fine example of rococo architecture.
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Caption: The ubiquitous storefront signs vary from simple design to elaborate and serve more than just a decorative element.
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Picture of Innsbruck
Caption: “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams.”
~ Paul Gauguin
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Caption: Some storefront signs
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Caption: Across the bridge over the Inn River is Mariahilf Street-Nikolaus. The row of colorful houses is absolutely a delightful scenery with the river and the Tyrolean alps in the distance. This is definitely my favorite part of the city hence the following photos.
Innsbruck ❤️!
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Picture of Innsbruck
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Caption: “ Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” ~ Dr. Seuss
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Caption: “ Travel is recess and we need it.”
~Rick Steves
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Picture of Innsbruck
Caption: Dante Thank you very much!
