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Innsbruck

1 Dom St Jakob

Originally built in the Gothic style, Innsbruck’s St James’ Cathedral was converted to Baroque in the early 18th century. Regarded as the most magnificent Baroque church in North Tyrol, it was severely damaged during the Second World War and rebuilt in the 1950s, when the church acquired the equestrian statue of St James that sits on top of the building. The 18th century Baroque interior is the work of Munich artists, the Asam brothers. The local town houses, with their rich stucco ornaments, reliefs and frescoes, provide the backdrop to the cathedral.

2 Goldenes Dachl

The Golden

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