The goldenes dachl golden roof is a landmark structure located in the old town altstadt section of innsbruck austria.
Golden on the roof.
It is considered the city s most famous symbol.
1 completed in 1500 the roof was decorated with 2 657 fire gilded copper tiles for emperor maximilian i to mark his wedding to bianca maria sforza.
In the heart of the historic district of innsbruck there is the world famous golden roof the symbol of the city.
The structure below the roof is richly adorned with a wide variety of figures and images including many curiosities.
The shining golden roof can be seen on entering the historic old town but it is also well worth taking a look up close.
The emperor maximilian i 1459 1519 had the late gothic bay built on the occasion of his wedding around 1500 ad in order to defeat the rumors regarding the imperial financial difficulties.
Bare facts and a love triangle.
It carries a lot of history and memorabilia with it.
Some dogs stare out the window others keep watch in their backyard but this golden retriever isn t like most dogs he prefers the roof.
An exposed backside sticks prominently out from the golden roof.
The 5 year old dog named huckleberry can be spotted.