A capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, Innsbruck, is also considered The Capital of the Alps. It is a popular winter sports destination: tourists come here to experience all kinds of activities from alpine skiing to tobogganing, ice skating and alpine-style curling. Three times host to the Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck can even offer a ride in an Olympic bobsleigh! Besides being a top winter sport destination, Innsbruck is known for its prominent architecture. Some of the town’s most significant monuments date back to the late 15th century, when the Austrian monarchy was at the height of its power. From the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical architectural gems to the futuristic, Zaha Hadid-designed Hungerburgbahn funicular, Innsbruck has something to exceed anyone's expectations.