Bare facts and a love triangle an exposed backside sticks prominently out from the golden roof.
Innsbruck austria golden roof.
It is considered the city s most famous symbol.
The emperor maximilian i 1459 1519 had the late gothic bay built on the occasion of his wedding around 1500 ad in order to defeat the rumors regarding the imperial financial difficulties.
Completed in 1500 the roof was decorated with 2 657 fire gilded copper tiles for emperor maximilian i to mark his wedding to bianca maria sforza.
There are 3 ways to get from innsbruck to golden roof by tram taxi or foot.
Innsbruck central station is 7 minutes by foot and innsbruck west station is 18 minutes.
The structure below the roof is richly adorned with a wide variety of figures and images including many curiosities.
The shining golden roof can be seen on entering the historic old town but it is also well worth taking a look up close.
In the heart of the historic district of innsbruck there is the world famous golden roof the symbol of the city.
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The goldenes dachl golden roof is a landmark structure located in the old town altstadt section of innsbruck austria.
Situated at the heart of the old town district the golden roof is the landmark of innsbruck the late gothic oriel with loggia was built for emperor maximilian i and is adorned with 2657 fire gilt copper tiles.
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