Take a tour of Helblinghaus in Innsbruck, Austria – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
The Austrian city of Innsbruck is known for its flamboyant and vibrant architecture.
Standing amidst an avenue of gorgeous town houses is the spectacular Helblinghaus.
This late medieval house was once built in Gothic style architecture.
It was only around 1730 that the building was adorned with the stunning rococo stucco work that can be seen on it today.
This structure is named after Sebastian Helbling, who owned and managed a café here in the early 19th century.
Accentuated with graceful embellishments of leaves, tendrils, flowers, cherubs, shells and masks, this ornate building brings a sparkle to the city's skyline.
