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Ambras Castle, Renaissance castle in Innsbruck, Austria.

Ambras Castle stands on a hill at 632 meters above sea level and includes an English landscape garden with a duck pond.

The original fortress from the 10th century was transformed into a Renaissance castle in 1563 by Archduke Ferdinand II.

The Habsburg Portrait Gallery in the Upper Castle displays 300 paintings of European ruling dynasties by artists like Lucas Cranach and Titian.

The museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, until 6:00 PM on public holidays, and remains closed during November.

The Spanish Hall exhibits German Renaissance architecture with a wooden ceiling and wall portraits of Tyrolean rulers.

Location: Innsbruck

Inception: January 1, 1563

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Schloßstraße 20 6020 Innsbruck

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Holidays 10:00-18:00; November 01-November 30 off

Phone: +431525244802

Website: http://schlossambras-innsbruck.at

GPS coordinates: 47.25667,11.43472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45

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