Display By the Entrance of the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck
It is my final night in the city of Innsbruck. I must say that I have enjoyed this city more than I expected. I came here without much of a plan and I was just playing almost everything by ear. I managed visit their old town and even go to the top of the nearby Nordkette mountains. All this in what is probably one of the loveliest cities that I have ever visited. I know, I can’t help but stare at the snow capped mountains whenever they come into view.
Crystal Chandelier at the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck
Historically, Innsbruck was also surprisingly important. It used to be a capital of the Holy Roman Empire because of Emperor Maximilian I. As part of being an imperial capital, the city also has an imperial palace as well as a one of the most beautiful baroque cathedral I have ever seen. More recently though, Innsbruck is also known as the home of Swarovski. Yes, that Swarovski. Technically, they are based in nearby Wattens but they have a store here in Innsbruck.
Display at the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck
Swarovski actually has a tourist attraction called the Swarovski Crystal World or Swarovski Kirstallwelten but I never got the chance to visit it. I know have been to multiple shops in various places around the world, each time walking out empty handed, I guess it wouldn’t hurt to have a look in the main store here in Innsbruck. Now, I don’t know if anyone can tell from my posts but I’m not one for jewelry. However, I can still appreciate the products that Swarovski makes. The glass crystals are shaped into various objects and I think they are really very attractive. It helps that they also know how to display these kinds of things. The shop here in Innsbruck is more like a celebration of Swarovski. There are art pieces near the entrance of the store. Further in, there is a two story crystal chandelier. And before you think that it is all just limited to the store, the Christmas market by the river Inn has a Christmas tree decorated by Swarovski crystals.
Sculpture at the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck
Like any other visit, I once again, walked out empty handed. Unless I strike it rich, I don’t think I would even get to own any of their products. I still find them very attractive and I can understand why people desire them. Much as I wanted to take photos of their actual products, I refrained from doing so, I thought it would be frowned upon, lest I get kicked out. Still it was fun for me to be able to visit what I would think to be the store closest to where it all started. Truly Innsbruck has much more to offer than meets the eye.
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