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The Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) is a landmark structure located in the Old Town (Altstadt) section of Innsbruck, Austria. It is considered the city's most famous symbol. 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. The Emperor and his wife used the balcony to observe festivals, tournaments, and other events that took place in the square below.

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Herzog-Friedrich-Straße, Innsbruck Innenstadt (Innsbruck)

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Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15
6020 Innsbruck, Innenstadt (Innsbruck)
Tyrol, Austria
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