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Innsbruck

the capital of Tyrol , Church, or Hofkirche, built in the Renstyle in 1553-1563, contains a beautiful beautiful monument to the Emperor Maxand monuments to Andreas Hofer and his comrades Speckbacher and Haspinger, and to the Tyrolese who fell in the wars against France (1796- 1809).

The university (founded in 1677) is rich in Alpine flora, and the usual museums, laboratories, etc. Among INNUIT the eight monasteries of Innsbruck is the first that the Capuchins founded in Germany (1594). Innsbruck carries on manufactures of woolen cloth, machines, and glass, and glass-painting. Pop. about 50,000, including suburbs.

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