Schloss Ambras
Ambras is the largest castle in Tyrol. The castle was built by Archduke Ferdinand (1529-1595) for his wife, Philippine Welser. His wife rewarded him with exquisite meals. She described her recipes in a cookbook, which is still very popular in Austria today. The Armory (Riistungssale), located in the lower part of the Ambras Castle, is a magnificent exhibition of medieval weapons and armor.
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A highlight of the upper castle is the Renaissance Spanish Hall (Spanischer Saal) with wooden ceilings, frescoes depicting Tyrolean nobility and a huge gallery of Habsburg family portraits. Schlossstrasse, 20.
.Tel: 1-5252-47-45. www.khm.at/ambras. Open: 10.00-17.00. Closed: in November. Entrance fee.
