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Landestheater Innsbruck Jesuitenkirche, Statdturm, Tiroler Landestheater, Spitalkirche, Herz-Jesu-Kirche, and Zeughaus are the next landmarks in the review. Just like in the beginning of the review, we have prepared a collection of historic facts and some awesome photographs for each of these top architecture monuments of Innsbruck. Don’t forget to admire the look of these sights from a bird’s eye view. This view is available in the flyover video of the architectural skyline of Innsbruck. After such a guide, it won’t be a hassle to make up a great plan of a real-life excursion tour in Innsbruck. Ready, steady, go!

Jesuitenkirche, Innsbruck

» The Roman Catholic parish of the Jesuits of the Holy Trinity (1627-1676) is part of the city university, thus it’s also called the University Church. Sermons and rituals are done in 20 languages here. The members of the community engage in the cultural and religious educational activities.
»  The crypt of the house of God has sarcophagi of Emperor Leopold and his wife. Some of the priests were also buried here. A 9-ton bell hangs in the belfry. The shape of the building resembles an elongated cross. There are two towers.
»  The facade has lancet windows and is decorated with sculptures. The coat of arms of the Habsburgs is put above the central portal.
»  The flooring inside is mosaic. There’s also an openwork iron wall with the crucified Christ against it. Entering the temple, parishioners see the face of Blessed Catherine. She is revered as the protector of those who study sciences.
»  The interior of the hall is replete with stucco and bas-reliefs. There are marble columns with twisted patterns.
»  The fresco on the ceiling makes the dome seem higher. The painter made a flat picture seem to extend beyond the borders. The play of light and shade makes the image “move”.

Statdturm, Innsbruck

» The tower was erected in 1450.
»  The round embossed walls under a bright green roof are more similar to a house from a fairy tale than a building intended for defence.
»  The 31-meter city building served as a reminder of power. The bourgeoisie thus declared its readiness to defend the city.
»  The 148-step gatehouse was used by messengers hourly to inform the townspeople of the exact time of day, the news, and disasters. The city council announced the first guard on Stadtturm in 1529.
»  A woman became the last messenger informing from the top of Stadtturm. It happened in 1967.
»  The place was used for fair shows and trade. There used to be snack bars and shops. The guilty ones were executed here as well. Later, instead of heralds, the clock installed at the top informed the laity of the time.
»  The Tower of Innsbruck is lined with yellow and pink sandstone of a light shade. It is crowned by a spire with a lantern.
»  There is a small room inside. The room is designed for 15 people. It is currently allowed to organize celebrations in the hall.
»  The drainage is also remarkable. The gutters made of iron take the form of strange creatures.

Tiroler Landestheater, Innsbruck

» The Tyrolean State Theater has a rich history and is the heart of the city culture. The first institution was founded in 1629. Having existed for more than 200 years, it was closed due to disrepair.
»  In 1846, a new building was opened which managed to survive to the present day.
»  800 theatergoers can simultaneously enjoy the premieres. A small basement room (small stage) can fit in another 250 spectators.
»  Both musicals and operas as well as new productions are staged here. Diverse projects are performed onstage.
»  The location is also noteworthy – the theater building is surrounded by old architectural and historic monuments.
»  The staff of the cultural centre have a theatre education.
»  The studio has its own orchestra.
»  The temple of Melpomene can be seen from afar thanks to its yellow walls. The central portal is supported by four columns. Alcoves are built into the sides of the building. Curved bas-reliefs adorn the inner niches.
»  In 2015, the folk theatre troupe deservedly received a special prize for best performance of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina.

Spitalkirche, Innsbruck

» A hospital was located on the site of the future monastery until the 18th century. Hence the name of the city parish – the Hospital Church.
»  There’s evidence of the existence of the infirmary in the 1326 Innsbruck archival documents. The religious institution was built in 1700.
»  According to the architect’s design, pink and white shades prevail in the interior decoration. Rich stucco molding, lots of frescoes, openwork decor, and carved doors are truly impressive. The dome of the temple is a white plaster sheet with floral patterns. The sculptures of the apostles in falling robes are placed along the perimeter. The altar elevation takes the central place and has a 16th-century crucifix standing on it. The hall is lit by lamps imitating candlesticks.
»  The facade of the church has not been changed since its construction.
»  The Second World War artillery strikes damaged the roofing. The roof and a part of the wall were reconstructed in the post-war period.
»  The hospital church has a distinctive tall clock tower with an oval dial.
»  The religious institution belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese. The Hospital Church of Innsbruck is open to parishioners.
»  The church is dedicated to the Holy Spirit.

Herz-Jesu-Kirche, Innsbruck

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Facts: » The Church of the Sacred Heart is architecturally similar to the nearby historic buildings. Together with them, the church forms an architectural ensemble of the city.
»  The construction of the monastery had been planned to begin at the end of the 18th century. But the military events of 1812 and difficulties with financing slowed it down.
»  Another hundred years passed, and the construction finally began.
»  The interior is filled with luxury. There are a lot of gilding and velvet finishing. The wall panels and dome are decorated with art paintings. Sparkling lamps in the form of candlesticks create the illusion of antiquity. The stained glass has a painting from the saints’ life.
»  The house of God is daily open for worship, and there’s time reserved for confessions.

Zeughaus, Innsbruck

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Facts: » The arsenal was built at the behest of the emperor between 1500 and 1505 to store weapons and gunpowder. The Armoury was erected by the river. The city border lay here. The gate to the settlement was located near the powerful houses.
»  The thick walls of the buildings resembled a fortress. There were 150 guns.
»  At that time, the industry was developing rapidly and Innsbruck became a major road junction.
»  Zeughaus is a row of two-storey buildings with guard rooms. The buildings are connected by narrow arched passages. There’s an inner courtyard in the centre.
»  Today, the fortified area is a museum. The exhibits of the cultural institution tell visitors about the military affairs of a bygone era, about industrial technologies, and how silver and salt mining were performed. The zones dedicated to geology and mineral processing present samples of the ore used for defence. A separate gallery shows how the economic, religious, and secular life of the city developed.
»  The pride of the museum are old books and drawings dating back to the 16th century.
»  Due to the act of nature, the cellars were flooded, and the entrance there was destroyed.
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