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Goldenes Dachl

Goldenes Dachl, which is one of the prime Innsbruck Attractions for tourists, is a memorial of the Emperor Maximilan. Goldenes Dachl in Innsbruck was constructed in the 16th century to commemorate Maximilan's second marriage. He was a famous emperor, who expanded his territory not by conquest but by marriage.

The royal balcony of the Goldenes Dachl of Innsbruck is decorated with 2,600 copper shingles. The Emperor used to watch theaters and other types of court entertainment from the balcony. The building of Goldenes Dachl was also home to Sigmund of Munzreichen and Tyrolean Sten Frederick IV in the period from 1420 to 1460.

Tours of the city begin with Goldenes Dachl, which houses the Maximilianeum museum built in the year of 1996. It is a must watch for the tourists coming to the city from all across the world. Goldenes Dachl is also known as the Museum Golden Roof, where tourists can enter at a charge of 4 Euro. There is a system of family ticket at the cost of 8 Euro. Students and senior citizens can enter the museum at the cost of only 2 Euro.


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