Innsbruck: Erste Tag

First full day in Innsbruck! I can't believe I'm actually wandering around a European city on my own! Someone pinch me!!  Anyway, for my first full day here, I wandered around the city for the morning, enjoyed the sights of the Hofgarten, at least what wasn't closed. There was an awesome playground designed as a castle! Then we wandered around the university, and found our way to the Golden Dachl. Even though the sun wasn't shining it was still quite gorgeous! After this, it was time for lunch, so we decided to eat at a Strudel-Cafe. I ate a Gemüse-mozzeralla strudel, and drank heiße schokolade.

VaShon's hand got in the picture here, oh well! 

After lunch, we went to the Tirol Volkskünst Museum. In here there were many example of Tirolean art, as well as exhibits showing bits of Tirolean life. The most impressive exhibit to me was the exhibit that showcased their woodworking. One of the pieces was a closet from the 1600s. I doubt modern machines could duplicate it with success. Another impressive item of note were the planes that they used. They had to make all the planes they use, including those used for mouldings. Unfortunately I couldn't take photos. 

Next we went to the Hofkirche, a cathedral commissioned by Emperor Maximilian. He commissioned some of the best artists in Europe to create this cathedral for him. 

A few photos of the interior.

The Golden Dachl. This is where the emperor would make public appearances when he came to Innsbruck.