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Innsbruck is the capital of South Tyrol, a land of Austria. The city is located in the Inn Valley, on the Brenner line to South Tyrol, in the direction of Italy. Innsbruck is the fifth largest city in Austria after Vienna, Graz, Linz and Salzburg.

In the North it borders on the Karwendel mountains, in the South of Innsbruck is the first alpine foothills and the Patscherkofel at 2246 M. Due to the proximity to the Alps, Innsbruck is a popular destination for holidaymakers who enjoy hiking. Also, the old town attracts visitors with its many old buildings. The colorful facades in the Mariahilf district are particularly popular. If you travel by plane to Innsbruck, lands on the international airport in the West of the city. From here, tourists with a rental car quickly come to their accommodation in the city centre. The main railway station of Innsbruck lies east of the Centre at Südtiroler Platz. From Munich there are direct connections to Innsbruck every two hours. The four churches include undoubtedly the most important sights in this city. The Hofkriche with the Tomb monument of Emperor Maximilian I in the University attracts many tourists every year. It is the most important imperial grave monument in Europe. Larger than life bronze figures represent members of different dynasties.

In the Baroque Cathedral of St. Jacob are works of art of the artist Lucas Cranach the elder. In addition, tourists like to visit the Wiltener Basilica with its Rokkokostuck and the nearby Wiltener pen in the monastery. Major monuments are also the Golden roof, a late Gothic ornamental Bay with 2657 fire-gilt copper shingles, as well as the triumphal arch and the Anna's column of Tyrolean marble stone. Who has always wanted to know how a steeple Bell is created, which visited the Museum of the Bell Foundry in this city.400 Years ago, the foundry was founded and is today operated by the same family in the 14th generation. The Castle Ambras Castle, a castle from the time of the Renaissance, houses a large portrait and armour collection.

Like to amble also through the castle garden or marvel at the Spanish Hall. In this city there are a variety of museums to the Tyrolean folk art and the city's history also, as well as the impressive life of Emperor Maximilian I. The Alpine Zoo in this city is 727 m above sea level, making it the highest Zoo in Europe. The animals that show visitors here, come mainly from the Alpine region. In large enclosures, terrariums and aquariums, visitors see here include Moose, otter, brown bears, wolves and owls.