Innsbruck


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Inns·bruck

 (ĭnz′bro͝ok′, ĭns′-)
A city of western Austria west-southwest of Salzburg. Established as a fortified town c. 1180, it is a commercial center famed as a summer and winter resort.
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Innsbruck

(ˈɪnzbrʊk)
n
(Placename) a city in W Austria, on the River Inn at the foot of the Brenner Pass: tourist centre. Pop: 113 392 (2001)
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Inns•bruck

(ˈɪnz brʊk)

n.
a city in W Austria, on the Inn river. 118,000.
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Noun1.Innsbruck - city in southwestern AustriaInnsbruck - city in southwestern Austria; known as a summer and winter resort
Austria, Oesterreich, Republic of Austria - a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
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They spent their honeymoon near Innsbruck. Henry knew of a reliable hotel there, and Margaret hoped for a meeting with her sister.
UK airline Jet2.com has announced a new ski destination to Innsbruck, giving skiers and snowboarders travelling from Birmingham Airport more choice for this winter.
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The all-new SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck offers visitors a unique skiing and sightseeing experience with just one ticket, connecting 13 diverse ski areas in the Stubai Valley and Innsbruck region with 22 attractions in and around the city.
A quick plane journey away from the UK, Innsbruck is the capital of Austria's western state of Tyrol, fondly referred to as the heart of the Alps, and just a stone's throw from the Italian border.
The stalls at Innsbruck's Christmas markets overflow with everything from decorations to food SIAN ELVIN discovers the beauty of Innsbruck, Austria, and its fantastic Christmas markets HAVING breakfast then being up the mountains in time for lunch - that's the motto the people of Austria live by.
The museum was built in 1995 to NEED TO KNOW | SIAN ELVIN stayed at the Stage 12 Hotel stage12.at, Innsbruck, with rooms starting from PS100 a night.
Innsbruck has twice been chosen to host the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976 HAVING breakfast then being up the mountains in time for lunch - that's the motto the people of Austria live by.
Back in Innsbruck, there are many places of historical interest, in particular the Hofburg Imperial Palace, which is built in a Gothic style and is considered one of the most important cultural buildings in Austria.
But I found Innsbruck to be one of the most magical holidays I've ever had, and a hidden gem destination in the heart of Europe.
Right between two mountains and with a ski jump to scare even the most ambitious Eddie the Eagle wannabe, Innsbruck can remind you of winter on a summer's day.