Hofkirche Innsbruck
Hofkirche Innsbruck
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Dario_Stefania
Verona, Italy330 contributions
Aug 2023
Once you have paid the hefty entrance ticket, you are greeted by a beautiful cloister onto which both the entrance to the church and that of the multimedia room open which I recommend accessing as a priority.
Here you can select a short information tour, also in Italian, which is divided into three rooms (you must follow the route based on the invitation constituted by the opening of the automatic doors).
The church is not particularly rich from a decorative point of view (indeed, ...) but it is interesting for the funerary monument of the kaiser (which never received his remains) and the bronze statues of his family members and other rulers of the time who seem to watch over him.
Not amazing, but interesting.
Here you can select a short information tour, also in Italian, which is divided into three rooms (you must follow the route based on the invitation constituted by the opening of the automatic doors).
The church is not particularly rich from a decorative point of view (indeed, ...) but it is interesting for the funerary monument of the kaiser (which never received his remains) and the bronze statues of his family members and other rulers of the time who seem to watch over him.
Not amazing, but interesting.
Written August 28, 2023
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Sara S
Rome, Italy3,014 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A truly special place, in my opinion you cannot miss visiting this place. The exterior of the church has been redone, and is so anonymous that one does not expect the wonder that is inside. The large black statues are truly fascinating and you spend your time pleasantly observing all the details of the historical figures. Entrance is paid, by showing the ticket you can then get a discount on the entrance ticket to the imperial palace next door.
Written August 3, 2023
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DeGustibus67
Turin, Italy16,784 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The Court Church (or the Black Men's Church) houses the cenotaph (precisely, because his remains are in Wiener Neustadt Castle) of Emperor Maximilian I and is the most prestigious imperial mausoleum of the Holy Roman Empire.
The church is undoubtedly enriched by the 28 bronze statues (with valuable details such as the hands designed to hold candles) of the ancestors, illustrious people and wives of the emperor which flank the tomb masterfully embellished with splendid marble reliefs and to whose construction Albrecht Dürer and Peter Vischer the Elder.
The Emperor, who is depicted kneeling on the tomb in an act of eternal adoration in front of the altar, was decidedly obsessed with not being remembered by posterity and wanted to exalt himself and the House of Habsburg with this work.
Inside the church, also noteworthy is the beautiful Renaissance organ and the tribune (known as the Princes' Choir) with the statue and tomb of Andreas Hofer, the hero of the fight for independence who was shot by Napoleon in 1810.
Adjacent to the church is the valuable silver chapel dating back to 1578 which houses the tombs of Archduda Ferdinand II and his wife Philippine Welser.
I would like to point out that the visit route is also indicated in Italian and will take you to admire the church from above, the cloister and the adjacent museum of Tyrolean folk art.
The museum closes at 5pm and entry is paid (€14) with a combined ticket for other attractions, or free (with the Innsbruck Card €63/48 hours; €73/72 hours).
The church is undoubtedly enriched by the 28 bronze statues (with valuable details such as the hands designed to hold candles) of the ancestors, illustrious people and wives of the emperor which flank the tomb masterfully embellished with splendid marble reliefs and to whose construction Albrecht Dürer and Peter Vischer the Elder.
The Emperor, who is depicted kneeling on the tomb in an act of eternal adoration in front of the altar, was decidedly obsessed with not being remembered by posterity and wanted to exalt himself and the House of Habsburg with this work.
Inside the church, also noteworthy is the beautiful Renaissance organ and the tribune (known as the Princes' Choir) with the statue and tomb of Andreas Hofer, the hero of the fight for independence who was shot by Napoleon in 1810.
Adjacent to the church is the valuable silver chapel dating back to 1578 which houses the tombs of Archduda Ferdinand II and his wife Philippine Welser.
I would like to point out that the visit route is also indicated in Italian and will take you to admire the church from above, the cloister and the adjacent museum of Tyrolean folk art.
The museum closes at 5pm and entry is paid (€14) with a combined ticket for other attractions, or free (with the Innsbruck Card €63/48 hours; €73/72 hours).
Written April 10, 2024
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NilsCalvin
32 contributions
Jan 2023
In spite of being known best for his military ideas, and his armor, Maximilian I's tomb in the Hofkirche is a peaceful artistic masterpiece. The "Schwarezemanner" (Black Men) guarding his tomb are fascinating, (and not all men) and keep a look out for the two that seem a bit more lifelike; Albrecht Durer sculpted two of the more than 30 statues, but they are all impressive. In spite of the wonder of this tomb, Maximilian isn't in there.
Written February 14, 2023
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Michael K
London, UK543 contributions
Oct 2022
The court church of Innsbruck was built to be a tomb for Maximillian I by his grandson, Emperor Ferdinand 1 in the 16th century. Max himself had the idea of commissioning larger-than-life cast bronze statues of his ancestors, largely to bolster his own legacy and make a statement about the Habsburgs' territorial claims! When he died in 1519 only some of the statues had been cast. They are an impressive and terrifying lot, even including the mythical Anglo-Saxon King Arthur. Maximilian's own sarcophagus, apparently empty , is dead centre. This chapel is well worth a visit, though the statues are somewhat scary. It has a highly distinctive atmosphere which reflects the history of politics of the region and its royal rulers. Maybe doesn't quite feel like a normal place of prayer.
Written October 15, 2022
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dragoon17c
Dublin, Ireland497 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
The Royal Church is located in the Tyrolean Cultural Museum. If you want to visit, you need to buy a ticket. Entry is free with the Innsbruck Card. There are many statues inside the church, but otherwise there are no features to speak of. You can complete the visit by staying here for 10 to 15 minutes. Unless you already have the Innsbruck Card, it is not recommended to purchase additional tickets for this.
Written April 22, 2024
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Kristen T
Stuttgart, Germany763 contributions
Dec 2022
We intended to visit the Folk Art Museum, but after some confusion about the ticket options ended up with a ticket to the Hofkirche. They had a very nice intro (in English) before visiting the interior of the church which gave us context to what we would see. It was very well done. The church itself is small, so it doesn't take long to visit.
Written December 17, 2022
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,586 contributions
Sep 2022
Very interesting 16th century church with elaborate history, built as the site for the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I. It is next to Tyrolean Folk Art Museum and Franciscan Monastery. There is an entrance fee. It is famous for many reasons including apparently empty tomb of Maximilian and impressive statues of Habsburgs relatives'- ladies and gentlemen in separate rows. There is so much to see here - chapels, tombs, organs, statues. Beautiful and fascinating place to visit.
Written November 3, 2022
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Frank B
London, UK96 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The amazing bronze statues round Maximilian's memorial make this one of the most stunning places to visit in Europe.
Well worth a visit.
And the audio visual presentation, tucked away in a corner of the courtyard, is not simple a good introduction to the rationale and history of the cenotaph, but a work of art in its own right.
Well worth a visit.
And the audio visual presentation, tucked away in a corner of the courtyard, is not simple a good introduction to the rationale and history of the cenotaph, but a work of art in its own right.
Written April 9, 2023
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DarylJ552
Carlsbad, CA3,401 contributions
Jul 2023
The Hofkirch is near the pedestrian mall in Innsbruck. There are a lots of detailed statues of men in armour with swords and women in fancy dresses and robes. In the center of the church is Maximilian's burial site but his body is not there. He was driven out of Innsbruck for not paying debts and died in Northern Austria at 59 years of age.
Written August 21, 2023
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Volevo sapere all'incirca quanto ci vuole per visitare questa Chiesa. Grazie :)
Written January 12, 2017
Ciao, scusami per la risposta tardiva. Concordo con gli altri utenti: la chiesa merita una visita, te la cavi con mezz'ora a mio parere
Written January 19, 2017
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