Goldenes Dachl, Innsbruck

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Tadaaaa here it is, the landmark of Innsbruck.

Built in 1420 as a residence of the Tirolean souverain Friedrich IV. Covered with 2738 gold plated copper plaques. Redecorated by Emperor Maximilian I , that added 1500 frescoes in the outside and innside aswell as coat of arms and relefs. Innside is located the treasury for Emperor Maximilan I. He was closely attached to Innsbruck - the seat of his power . From there he pursued his european policy.
In the present days, the Golden roof houses a memorial for the Tirolean sovereign, empasizing his importance for the political ,economical and cultural evolution of Europe. It contains original portraits, Medals , Gold carved objects.A 20 minute long video film that can be seen there, illustrates Maximilian I 's life and his contribution to the developpment of Europe.
Open to visitors daily in the period of 01 may till 30 september from 10.00 - 18.00
and from 1 oct till 30 april from tuesday to saturday 10.00 - 12.30 and 14.00 - 17.00

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In the pedestrian old town you will encounter different street artists. There are the living statues, the portrait painters , clowns , jongleurs. They bring a colorful atmosphere and are a joy for the kids .

The Goldenes Dachl / Golden Roof dates back to the year 1420 and was built as an extra balcony for the residence of Friedrich IV and Siegmund der Münzreiche ( Siegmund with the many coins).
2657 gilded copper-tiles gave the name to this building, that is today the most famous sight of Innsbruck. In the frescos and reliefs you may see emperor Maximilian and both of his wifes and various coats of arms.
The Goldenes Dachl is beautifully lighted all night and some of the fine details are best to be seen at night !
The Goldenes Dachl is open daily for visitors :
May - September : 10.00a.m. - 06.00p.m.
October - April : 10.00a.m. - 05.00p.m.

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The elaborate decorated front was for a wife of Emporere Maximilian I to impress his wife, and the town folk. The facade has 2,762 copper foils. The balcony is made up of carved coats of arm of the Hapsburgs. This is called also Neuer Hof, and had been the private residence of ruling dukes in the 1400's and foward. The square was once used as a jousting arena.
The building itself has a great deal of flower splendor with gerainiams hanging all out. The square also has some real nice shops to visit and a couple of eating places. Is is now an Olympic museum.

We came across this on our little walkabout...and discovered that The Golden Roof actually is a three-story balcony on the central plaza at the heart of the Old Town. The roof is capped with 2,738 gold-plated copper tiles and it was constructed for Emperor Maximilian I to serve as a royal box where he could sit in luxury and enjoy tournaments that included jousting in the square below.

The Golden Roof was built by Archduke Friedrich IV in the early 15th century as the residence of the Tirolean sovereigns.

Since January 2003, the Golden Roof has been housing the International Alpine Convention’s Office.

The Alpine Convention is a coalition of eight Alpine Countries united by a shared commitment to sustainable development in the European Alps.

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The famous city symbol is located in the old gothic part of the city, one of the most beautiful historical medieval centers of Austria.

The Emperor Maximilian has requested it to be built in the old house of Arciduca Frederic IV for his wedding with Bianca Maria Sforza, using 2657 bronze bricks, with gold, making it as symbol of center Europe.

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On the southern side of Herzog-Frierich-Strasse you can see the Neuer Hof. The building was made as a private residence by the dukes Fredrik IV and Sigismund of the Tirol in 1420. On the facade of this building there is the famous Goldenes Dachl: a gold canopy covered by 2657 copper foils gilded to fire. Under the canopy there is a loggia build between 1494 and 1496, from the emperor Max I on a project of Turing the Old. The loggia is formed with a balcony decorated by coats of arms carved by Turing and frescos made by Kolderer.

Golden Roof is the landmark of Innsbruck, Austria. Built in 1500, it was decorated with almost 3000 gold-plated copper tiles for Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor.

There's nothing much to it, that you can't see in the pictures. However, if you pass by Innsbruck, as it is the landmark, be sure to take a peek / picture. You can also buy souvenirs from shop nearby.