Innenstadt in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
"Ottoburg" Castle
“Ottoburg”
German-English translation:
"Ottoburg" castle
Late Gothic residential tower, with a documented history since 1476. The later Emperor Maximilian I awarded the "tower" in 1497 to Prince Rudolf of Anhalt, after his death (1515), only bourgeois owners followed. Maybe for this reason since 1565-1568 the house has been called "Eepurg" or "desolate castle" (= empty castle), and by 1628 it was called "Öttburg". This form of the name comes from the end of the "enlightened" 18th Century, in association with the Duke Otto II of Andechs, who was then considered to have been the founder of Innsbruck, and is said to have once resided here in his "Otto castle". (Compare with the "Old Town Castle" opposite.)
Erected by Stadt Innsbruck (City of Innsbruck).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1476.
Location. 47° 16.11′ N, 11° 23.522′ E. Marker is in Innenstadt, Tirol (Tyrol), in Innsbruck. Marker is at the intersection of Herzog-Friedrich-Straße and Herzog-Otto-Straße, on the right when traveling west on Herzog-Friedrich-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 1, Innenstadt, Tirol 6020, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Government Building (within shouting distance of this marker); "Golden Eagle" (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethe Stayed Here (within shouting distance of this marker); The Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Andreas Hofer (within shouting distance of this marker); To Mantua in Chains (The Song of Andreas Hofer) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Town Armory/Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Hölblinghaus (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Innenstadt.
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