November 20, 2008



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About Innsbruck

Priviledgly located in midst of the Alpine Tirol province, Innsbruck is a remarkable city that combines the best of the Alpine landscapes with a vibrant, historical city. Its turbulent history that goes back 800 years has left Innsbruck with a charming old centre and a variety of monuments that reflects the city's importance and wealth in the past. Emperor Maximillian made Innsbruck his political centre and constructed the "Goldene Dachl" monument, while the Habsburgs accounted for imposant buildings as the Ambras Castle and the Imperial Court Palace. The variety of museums and historical attractions, combined with the charming narrow streets and lively atmosphere of the town, makes Innsbruck a great place to visit.

Next to the wonders of the old city itself, Innsbruck established itself on the world map for its fantastic possibilities for alpine sports. Having hosted twice the Olypmic Winter Games, Innsbruck is a popular centre for wintersports and a variety of championships are held here. Located in the midst of the Inn valley, Innsbruck is a perfect base to explore the Tirol regions and discover this stunning mountain region that has been attracting visitors since Roman times.

About Tirol

The history of Tirol starts in Roman times when the region became an important military post when the romans were expanding to the North. Since then, Tirol was ruled by a variety of reigns, including Napoleon, Maximillian, the Bavarians and the Habsburgs. Its fight for freedom has been a red threat throughout the history of Tirol and the nineteenth century local freedom fighter Andreas Hofer is a celebrated hero untill today. The remarkable geographical setting of Tirol in the heart of the Alps makes this region a unique place which cultivated the traditions that gives Tirol its typical charms.

Tirol is one of the world's most popular regions for lovers of wintersports and its ski resorts like St. Anton, Kitzbühel and Seefeld have developed themselves as major tourist destinations in the Alps. The region provides its visitors a wide range of mountain activities, including hiking, skiing and rafting. Though, just strolling our the mountain peaks overviewing the stunning sceneries of the region are already worth a visit. The capital of Tirol, Innsbruck, is a vively center in the province and its historical and cultural attractions make it a great base for exploring this enchanted region.

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