Innenstadt in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

The Old Town Armory/Barracks

Alte Stadtburg

Old Town Castle Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2013

1. Old Town Castle Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gleichzeitig mit der Anlage der Innsbucker Altstadt um 1180/1204 als Stadtburg der Grafen von Andechs, Herzoge von Meranien errichtet und vom 15. bis 18. Jh. als “inneres” oder Stadt – Zeughaus bzw. ab 1780 als Kaserne verwendet, musste der Altbau um 1851/54 weitgehend dem bestehenden Kasernen-Neubau weichen, welcher seit 1986/88 als Verwaltungsgebäude etc. adaptiert worden ist.

German-English translation:

Simultaneous with the construction of the Innsbruck old town as a fortified city 1180-1204 under the Count of Andechs and the Duke of Merania, an inner- or city arsenal was constructed and from the 15th to the 18th Century (to 1780) was used as a barracks. The old barracks were thoroughly renovated in 1851-54, making way for newly constructed barracks, which in 1986-88, etc. was adapted as an administrative building.

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 1780.

Location. 47°

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

16.084′ N, 11° 23.49′ E. Marker is in Innenstadt, Tirol (Tyrol), in Innsbruck. It is at the intersection of Innrain and Herzog-Friedrich-Straße, on the left when traveling south on Innrain. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Innrain 1, Innenstadt, Tirol 6020, Austria. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Pecking- or Women’s Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ottoburg" Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Inn River Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Government Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Golden Eagle" (about 90 meters away); Goethe Stayed Here (about 90 meters away); The Speech (about 90 meters away); Andreas Hofer (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Innenstadt.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2013

2. Old Town Castle Marker

The Marker is to the right of the main entrance.

Alte Stadtburg image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2013

3. Alte Stadtburg

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.