Hofkirche : The Gallery

The effigy tomb of Emperor Maximilian lies on the gallery of Hofkirche.

Effigy tomb of Emperor Maximilian I

It forme part of the cenotaph of Emperor Maximilian I

Hofkirche

Hofkirche is a Gothic-Renaissance church built by Emperor Ferdinand in 1553 as a memorial to his grandfather Emperor Maximilian I (Maximilian's tomb remained in Wiener Neustadt because his will had directed that he be buried there). The church is often called the “Black Men Church” (Schwarzmanderkirche) because of the 28 larger than life bronze statues inside.

Tomb of Emperor Maximilian I

His body is remains in Wiener Neustadt 

It is in fact a cenotaph

28 large bronze statues of ancestors, relatives and heroes. 

It is customary to touch here for good luck

Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of the Austrian state of Tyrol, located in the Inn Valley and surrounded by the Alps. We set off for the Old Town amid heavy snowfall.

Maria Theresien Strasse 

The main shopping and pedestrian street in the city 

Hebling Haus

THe Golden Roof

Built in the 15th century with 2,657 gilded copper tiles.

Easter Bunny Egg