Golden Roof

Golden Roof

The Golden Roof (German: Goldenes Dachl) is a landmark in Innsbruck, Austria, built in 1500 by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and adorned with 2,657 gilded copper tiles. The reliefs on the balcony depict the coats of arms of the realm, special symbols, and other figures from his life.

The Golden Roof was originally constructed in the early 15th century by Archduke Friedrich IV as the palace of the Tyrolean sovereigns. The Golden Roof is actually a three-story balcony in the heart of the Old Town’s central square, built by Emperor Maximilian I (Holy Roman Empire) as a royal box where he could sit and watch tournaments below. The structure was completed in the early 16th century to celebrate Maximilian I’s second marriage (to Bianca Maria Sforza of Milan). Not wanting to alienate allies gained through his first marriage (to Mary of Burgundy), he had images of both women painted on the balcony.

Since January 2003, the office of the Alpine Convention has been housed in the Golden Roof. The Alpine Convention is an alliance of eight Alpine countries jointly committed to sustainable development in the European Alps.

Golden Roof

Must-visit reason: Austria’s only golden roof

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Austria[Austria]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Tyrol [Tyrol]

City where the attraction is located: Innsbruck [Innsbruck]