Chamber of Art and Curiosities, Ambras Castle
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The Chamber of Art and Curiosities is a cabinet of curiousities created by Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria in the 16th century. Representing an excellent example of a late Renaissance encyclopedic collection of its genre, it continues to be displayed at Ambras Castle near Innsbruck, the same setting since its inception. Ferdinand II, like many other rulers of the Renaissance, was interested in promoting the arts and sciences. He spent considerable time and money on his unique collection and converted the medieval Ambras Castle into a contemporary palace to display his possessions. Beside the chamber of arts and curiosities the castle is home to a collection of medieval weapons and the "Habsburg Portrait Gallery". The collection also contains paintings by Hans von Aachen. Today, these collections at Ambras are administered by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.
Schloss Ambras/Amras/Omras
Schloss Ambras/Amras/Omras is a schloss in Innsbruck, Austria.
Situated in the hills above Innsbruck the Castle of Ambras is one of the most important sights of the city. Its cultural-historical importance is closely connected with Archduke Ferdinand II.
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