Goldeness Dachl Photo

Photographer’s Note

Goldeness Dachl or Golden Roof is a landmark in the old city center of Innsbruck. It was built in 1500 for Maximilian I of Habsburg (1459- 1519). It is from the balcony of Goldeness Dachl that he watched sporting & other events down on the square below ... now actually an intersection of many pedestrian streets and alleys lined with many colorful & interesting old buildings. The reliefs on the balcony show coats of arms, symbols, and other figures associated with his life. The roof is decorated with 2657 fire-gilded copper tiles. Click HERE for a closer look at the Goldeness Dachl.

Maximilian I was also the Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death. Through wars and marriages he extended the Habsburg influence in every direction: to the Netherlands, Spain, Bohemia, Hungary, Poland, and Italy. This influence would last for centuries and shape much of European history.

PS: Many tourists are quite amused by the human statue out there. There are many buildings lining the square such as the Helblinghaus and the Town Hall (to be posted later) but it was difficult to avoid her.

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aadilj (17950) 2008-06-02 4:39

I love the architecture here and those lovely bright colours. The image has good composition and superb perspective and balance

ating76 (45) 2008-06-03 6:04

Hi Latiff,

The composition of this photo leads my eye to focus on two things which are the golden colored roof and that human statue. It's true what you said in your notes, even in the picture, it is very hard to ignore him/her. The architecture is interesting but those symbols and coat-of-arms gives it an air of medieval times.

TFS.

Regards,
Alvin

batalay (21205) 2008-06-04 2:39

Hello Latiff,

It has been awhile since I last saw your excellent gallery, and this most compelling image. From the thumbnail, I thought it might be Salzburg — but then I realized, I was not terribly far in my guess. A very engaging and informative note.

Warm regards,

Bulent

trekks (14334) 2008-06-05 1:37

hi Latiff

The thumbnail shows little details that I can notice from this full photo, with interesting architecture details that you have nicely captured. The main window is decorated and commands a nice view to the square, 500 years ago this would be advantage point. Useful note.

tfs, bill
later