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Real Name: Ian Smith
Lives In: Newcastle, AU
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Innsbruck - a tick in every box

by iandsmith - last update: Jun 20, 2003

A town for all senses

Church spires backdropped by mountains
As towns go, this is an exemplary showpiece on how to get things right. User-friendly, no pollution, beautifully preserved buildings, picturesque mountains on two sides.
Sure, the kitsch touristy things are there, but they're not thrust in your face and you can ignore them if you choose.
The painted facades and shining domes highlight the architecture while the public spaces are a delight to walk in.
Everywhere I turned my head I was able to see a gothic church spire with a backdrop of snow capped alps.
With the babbling river bisecting the city to satisfy yet another of the senses it definitely is a place I can recommend.

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Pros:"Clean, pretty, interesting, winter sports paradise"
Cons:"Being an Aussie, all I can think of is "No surf"."
In A Nutshell:"If you like alpine towns, they don't come much better."
iandsmith's Innsbruck Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Comments for iandsmith about Innsbruck
TheWanderingCamel Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:24 UTC
 Many, many years now since I was last in Innsbruck, nice memories revived here. leyle
MalenaN Tue Apr 15, 2008 17:53 UTC
 Innsbruck is lovely with the mountains around. I have only spent a day there but it is defenitly worth another visit.
mariev Fri Feb 15, 2008 08:58 UTC
 Nice page !
Kuznetsov_Sergey Sun Nov 25, 2007 15:35 UTC
 Austria and Innsbruck really worth a visit as I could see out of your little but very informative page! Goldernes Dachl and the Stadtturm impress a lot. A walk in the park in springtime was delightful I believe. Thanks Jan for the virtual tour!
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