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ANTON PROCK TYROL THE TRAVEL GUIDE ANTON PROCK TYROL THE TRAVEL GUIDE TYROLIA-VERLAG · INNSBRUCK-WIEN INTRODUCTION TIROL So much to see – so much to do Tyrol – land in the mountains in the heart tween mankind and nature. The harsh of Europe, farming region, center for climate and poor soil conditions com- tourism, with countless sport and leisure bined with inhumane legal regulations, opportunities in summer and winter- have often left its inhabitants struggling time, a transit state that has been of ma- to survive. Nonetheless, nature has also jor historic significance for centuries – a inspired the people. Tyrol is and has stunning and multi-faceted region. Visi- been home to countless artists, a num- tors may explore not only breathtaking ber of whom have left their traces in the nature, but also medieval towns, idyllic region, while others were forced to leave mountain villages, castles, monasteries, the area to pursue their passions else- churches and chapels. Those who want where. One only need think of Jakob to get to know this extraordinary region Prandtauer from Stanz near Landeck, better must also familiarize themselves who built Stift Melk (Melk Abbey) in Low- with its past. er Austria for example. During the course of its history, Tyrol has Anyone who lives in Tyrol often stops no- witnessed times of wealth and prosperi- ticing the beauties of the land. However, ty, but also of hardship and adversity. there are often many sights worth seeing The natural resources in Schwaz and in one’s very own hometown. A walk other areas of the region, alongside the around the nearby area or slightly further salt mining in Hall, have had a particu- afield, or a day trip to another part of the larly positive influence on the develop- region can be a true experience.
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