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Leopold’s Fountain
Rennweg, 6020 Innsbruck - Austria
Believed to be the earliest depiction of the Courbette (a horse rearing on its hind legs) this fountain was considered to be a pioneering work for its time. Built in 1621 from plans made by Christoph Gumpp, the statue atop...
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Attractions near Leopold’s Fountain
A selection of attractions close to Leopold’s Fountain:
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| Riesenrundgemälde (< 1 Mile) |
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This enormous oil painting depicts the Battle of Bergisel on August 13, 1809, when, under the leadership of national hero Andreas Hofer, the Tirolean farmers...
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| Alpenzoo (< 1 Mile) |
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At 727m above sea level this is reputedly the highest zoo in the world. All the animals originate from the Alpine regions so it is...
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| Landestheater (< 1 Mile) |
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Situated opposite the Hofburg, the neo-classical Tiroler Landestheater was built in 1629. The architect, Christoph Gumpp, was inspired by the Italian theatres in Firenze and...
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| Hofburg (< 1 Mile) |
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Originally built in the 15th century by Archduke Siegmund the Rich, the Imperial Palace was rebuilt in Baroque style with Rococo detail by architect Johann...
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| Regional Heritage Museum (< 1 Mile) |
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Considered to the finest regional heritage museum in Europe, the Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum was first established in 1888 by the Tyrolean Trades Association with collections displaying...
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| Hofkirche (< 1 Mile) |
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Built in 1553, the Court Church was built by Ferdinand I as a mausoleum for Maximilian I. Inside, the ornate black marble sarcophagus does not...
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| Olympic Museum (< 1 Mile) |
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Housed in the Goldenes Dachl, the ‘Olympia Museum’ celebrates the two Winter Olympic games which have been held in Innsbruck; the IX and XII respectively...
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| Stadtturm (< 1 Mile) |
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Climb the 148 steps to the top of the ‘City Tower’ to get an impressive view of Innsbruck and the Nordkette mountain range. Completed in...
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| Helblinghaus (< 1 Mile) |
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The parade of fascinating Baroque façades of the town houses on Herzog Friedrich Strasse, mostly built in the 15h and 16th century, are surpassed by...
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| Zeughaus (< 1 Mile) |
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Housed in the former armoury built by Maximilian I for the manufacturer of gunpowder and cannon, this museum depicts the history of the Tyrol region....
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| Ottoburg (< 1 Mile) |
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The oldest preserved building of Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse was once a residential tower. Built next to the, now much dimished, city walls in the late 15th century...
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| St. Anne’s Column (< 1 Mile) |
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The tall, slender, white column standing in Maria Theresien Strasse was erected in 1706 to commemorate the repelling of Bavarian troops on St. Anne’s Day...
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| Kunstraum Innsbruck (1.1 Miles) |
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The 300 sq. metres of the exhibition space within the Kunstraum are dedicated to contemporary art. Founded in June 1996, this non-profit art association hosts...
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| Altes Landhaus (1.1 Miles) |
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This immense Baroque palace was built in 1728 and now houses the Provincial Assembly and Provincial Government (Landesregierung). It is a three storey building with...
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| Triumphal Arch (1.2 Miles) |
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Transformed from the south gate of Innsbruck and reminiscent of a Roman triumphal arch, the Triumphpforte was built on the orders of Empress Maria Theresa...
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| Botanical Garden (1.6 Miles) |
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Founded in 1911 at its present location the botanical gardens are situated in the University grounds. With more than 5,000 different species of plant from...
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