Cherie and the crystal giant

Swarovski Territory!!!

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October 23rd 2006
After a long time waiting we finally got to the place where shiny crystals are made!! There was also alot more to see in this little city of Innsbruck so we stayed for a few days. We went for a walk through the old town and saw the house with the golden roof - how spectacular!!HaHa. Then we found the biggest retail store of Swarovski with a beautiful Christmas exhibition. It was nothing c ... read more

Europe » Austria » Tyrol » Innsbruck

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more