Hall in Tirol Travel Guide

 desert_princess Says:  At the southeast part of the old town of Hall , you can find the Jesuit church, Sacred Heart Convent and Stiftplatz . In 1569 the sister of Archiduke Ferdinand II – Magdalena along with her sisters and other noblewoman moved into the newly founded convent. The architectural... 

 desert_princess Says:  Next to the church is the Town hall of Hall proudly bearing the colorful coats of arms of the city and its rulers. The short-term King of Bohemia , Count Heinrich von Görz-Tirol (1295-1335) , called his “town castle” the “Royal Palace”.Habsburg Duke Leopold IV gave the... 

 desert_princess Says:  At the back of the parish church is St. Magdalen’s Chapel, that was first mentionned in documents in 1330. The double chapel decorated with frescoes is used as a War Memorial Chapel. Not to be missed are the late-Gothic winged altar (second half of 15 century) and frescoes... 

 desert_princess Says:  In the year 1400, Hall had about 3 000 inhabitants. The people were deeply religious and the money was abundant, so many churches were built. Skilled builders, craftsmen and painters created unique works in Hall and its surroundings . Churches, chapels and monasteries are... 

 desert_princess Says:  The “Oberer Stadtplatz”square is the living heart of the old town. The main street leading to it is the previously mentioned “Langer Graben“, where you can see on Sundays locals dressed in traditional costumes or tourists with cameras on their way up.The local people love... 

 desert_princess Says:  Returning to the “Langer Graben” on the way to the old town main square , I took left on the steep way up of “Kurzer Graben“. Open side doors will give you a glance into antique furnished interiors or hidden countryards where fluffy white cats peak through mosquito nets. I... 

 desert_princess Says:  After crossing the square and continuing straight there is another jewel in the crown of Hall – the Shergentorgasse . Vaulted arches, faded painted facades and metal bars from long gone times are still to be seen . The Shergentorgasse – Shergentor or Henchmann’s Gate was the... 

 desert_princess Says:  The Salvatorgasse ends by a crossing of several streets among which the Langer Graben, Schmiedgasse and Shergentorgasse. At their intersection can be found a small square with the Sisigmund, Archduke of Austria fountain .Note : In 1477 Arciduke Sisigmund,also known as... 

 desert_princess Says:  You can enter the old town of Hall from many sides, but I had my eye on this street for awhile.On the left , you can see the fortificated wall of Schloß Rainegg. The old corner house, situated at the crossing of the two streets is called Nagglburg .I took the right street... 

 desert_princess Says:  “Salvatorgasse”. The street was originally called “Marktgasse”, because of the market located here from the mid 13 century. Its name changed to “Salvatorgasse” in 1890 when the St. Salvator church took fire. It’s fascinating to find yourself in the deserted narrow streets... 

 Maria_75 Says:  This is today an art gallery and exhibition center. There are lots of exhibitions, concerts, theatre perfomances and other events that takes place here. Check out if there is any interesting events while you are nearby, it can many times be worth a visit.It used to be salt... 

 sabsi Says:  A pretty normal Austrian restaurant with great food for very reasonable prices and a friendly atmosphere. The Wiener Schnitzel with chips and cranberries I got here hardly fit on the plate and it was a taste sensation! 

 ealgisi Says:  Here are some words you might like to know:good evening: Abendgood night: guade Nochthi / hello: hallo / servasgood day: grias Godgood morning: Morgengood bye: Wiedaschaunbye: pfiat Dithank you: donkschesorry: tschuldigecheers: prost / servasplease: bitte / bittschebless... 

 ealgisi Says:  Well this is another specialty, that you don't have to miss.Sachertorte is a chocolate cake, invented by Franz Sacher in 1832 for Klemens Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties.The trademark for the "Original... 

 ealgisi Says:  Apfelstrudel is a traditional pastry of Austria and a popular dish in many countries that once belonged to the Austro-Hungarian empire. It is the most widely known kind of strudel.Well if you like sweet, don't miss that, you are inside the country who is really specialist in...