Kitzbühel, Medieval mountain town in Tyrol, Austria
Kitzbühel is a town in Tyrol, Austria, located in the valley between two mountains. Gabled roofs and painted facades shape the narrow lanes where historic buildings stand.
The town received its charter in 1271 and remained under Bavarian rule until 1504. Emperor Maximilian then incorporated it permanently into the County of Tyrol.
The name comes from an Old High German term for a hill settlement and points to early habitation on the slope. Residents often gather in the inns along the pedestrian zone, where Tyrolean dialect is still heard in everyday conversation.
Three railway stations connect the town to larger cities, while airports in Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Munich are reachable within 124 miles (200 kilometers). The old town is best explored on foot, as many streets are open only to pedestrians.
St. Andreas parish church was built between 1435 and 1506 and shows Gothic forms with a Baroque interior. It houses religious artworks that visitors can view during opening hours.
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