The church with all the cast iron statues is dramatic looking and unique. There is a small garden with some chair to sit on. They sell tickets for the church and museum separately the latter mainly gives you the chance to go upstairs and look down into the church. A quick visit unless you are interested in identifying all the statues - names all listed on the brochure. read more

We found this place after researching what there is to see and do in Innsbruck. Based on that research, I knew about the tomb in the center of the church and that there were statues around it, but that was about it. Actually going here, I was much more impressed than I thought I'd be. The church itself appears to exist solely to honor the former Austrian (Tyrolean?) kings and queens. The statues around the tomb are very detailed and a little larger than life. The tomb in the center has scenes carved in marble on its side. I don't think I've ever seen marble so intricately carved; it was beautiful. Since that wasn't enough, at the back of the church, there are stairs leading to the Silver Chapel. This was not what I was expecting either. The first half of the chapel was bare, but had the ceilings and maybe walls painted red. The second half was blocked off, but was more traditional. It had some alcoves and an altarpiece made of a dark wood and silver. This is the only silver in the Silver Chapel. Regardless, it was still good to see. As good as this place was, we had to pay I think €7 each to get in and see this church. I've been to countless churches throughout Europe and this is the only one I remember having to pay to get in. Other than that though, it was great. read more

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Perhaps I am in denial about my "Church Fatigue", if you've ever been to Italy you know exactly what I am talking about. In my travels, I have seen plenty of different beautiful churches. Unfortunately, this one does not place at the top, not even in top 5. I did not take any tours or read any information materials that spoke of this church, I am basing thus only off of what I saw. There were many statues inside of what I can assume are important, but non-religious historical figures. There was also a cube shaped thing inside. (this is where some information would have helped!) Altar was nice, but nothing special. Ceiling is one of the more elaborate things here. Which if nothing else should tell you my opinion about this place from an appearance point of view. Silver chapel was cool to see, but underwhelming. One final note, I entered here with the Innsbruck card. Did I pay for the ticket, I would likely consider this a poor value. I have three stars because one is for the benefit of the doubt in terms of historical significance. read more

What a fascinating place!!! I enjoyed learning a bit about the history and was inspired to learn more!!!