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Coordinates: 46°54′58″N 11°12′22″E. The ( Princely) County of Tyrol was an estate of the Holy Roman Empire established about 1140. After 1253, it was ruled by the House of Gorizia and from 1363 by the House of Habsburg.
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Tyrol has an area of 26,673 km 2. The region consists of the...
- History of Tyrol
The historical region is formed by the present-day Austrian...
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Highlights Tradition and culture. The history of Tyrol dates back thousands of years and is characterised by many different chapters.
The County of Tyrol was an estate of the Holy Roman Empire established about 1140. After 1253, it was ruled by the House of Gorizia and from 1363 by the House of Habsburg. In 1804, the County of Tyrol, unified with the secularised prince-bishoprics of Trent and Brixen, became a crown land of the Austrian Empire.
Tyrol, a region now divided between Austria and Italy, has a past shaped both by its geography and by the diverse peoples and cultures that have come to this region over the centuries. This rich history has made Tyrol a unique place in Europe, whose legacy can still be felt today.
Tyrol is one of the most touristy regions in Austria, unquestionably one of the most beautiful. A holiday destination 365 days a year, with ski slopes for the winter and hiking and mountain biking trails for the summer, but also plenty of art, culture and beautiful villages that bring to mind the most typical Austrian stereotypes.
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