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Court Church of Innsbruck (Hofkirche)

Universitatstrasse 2, Innsbruck, Austria
43 0 512 584302
Ranked #5 of 36 attractions in Innsbruck
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Religious Sites
Traveller Description: The Hoffkirche or Court Church of Maximilan I was built to house the tomb of Maximilian I and was completed in 1587.  The tomb lies in the center of... more »
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New York City, New York
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

So awesome: the interactive museum exhibit is amazing, and the bronzes in the church are amazing. A MUST SEE in Innsbruck!

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Darmstadt, Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I have been to a lot of cathedrals and city churches. I honestly think this is one of the dullest I have ever visited. The statues are impressive but we only spent about two minutes looking at them. Apparently there is an audio guide, I did not get it - perhaps it would make things more interesting. Otherwise the only... More

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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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We got this in a package with the Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum (attached, and probably my favorite part of the package), Ferdinandeum (nearby), Zeughaus (a few blocks further, but easily walkable). All for 10 Euro. This is a memorial to Maximillian I, notable both for its crypt to him and the fact that he's not in it. Very nice. The Hofkirsche doesn't... More

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Innsbruck, Austria
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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I've visited the church on a number of occasions (with visitors) and never bore of going there. There is now a presentation at the beginning of the "tour", which visitors can watch in different languages and which basically outlines the story behind the statues and the monument. This is definitely worth a visit as you can combine it with a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

The bronze statues are amazing. Get the audio tour. It's cold inside.

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USA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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This church and the tomb are both very impressive. It didn't take us long to tour the church (we entered it from the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum), but what is there is impressive. So for a relatively short investment of time and effort, you get some real wow factor.

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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Be sure yo visit this hidden gem. Very well presented and good value.

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Korneuburg, Austria
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The sculptures are famous for a good reason...the craftsmanship is excellent and the church is pretty, too

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See 3 more reviews by MissSharpMouth for Innsbruck
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
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I go to nearly all museums, churches, castles, etc. every place that I visit. In the case of Innsbruck, I noted that this church had an entry fee and I was annoyed as most churches in Europe are free. This isn't so much a church as a massive cenotaph to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. I would recommend doing the... More

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Vienna, Austria
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118 reviews 118 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

One of the most impressive churches I have ever seen. It's a mystic atmosphere, watching the 40 dark 2m high figures in the central hall, especially in the evening. Don't miss a guided tour, admiring one after the other the Habsburg kings and queens from medieval times, when Innsbruck was one of the centers of power of Europe. And go... More

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