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Gebhardsberg is 598 m above sea level and it offers a splendid view on the Rhine Valley (Rheintal) and Lake Constance (Bodensee). It is popular among the local population for walks. On it you can find the ruins of Burg Hohenbregenz, which was built at the end of 11th century, in 1097, by the Dukes of Bregenz. It later changed ownership several times and in the 17th century it was extended into a stronghold. In 1647 it was captured by the Swedes without any resistance and they blew up the fortress in the same year. From 1670 the ruins gained importance as a place of pilgrimage of St. Gebhard and they were adapted for religious and gastronomical purposes several times. In 1723 the church, which was built within the ruins, was consecrated. In this time the "mountain" got its present name. There is a restaurant there now.
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Vorarlberger Landesbibliothek
Free guided tours are available upon request, but may not be in English).
Palais Thurn und Taxis
A collective Vorarlberg artists stages exhibits of members' works. Not wheelchair accessible.
Altes Rathaus
Built in 1662.
Symphonieorchester Vorarlberg
Orchestra concerts are performed on a regular basis.
First mentioned in 1796. 57cm wide.
Martin's Tower
Bregenz's most famous landmark, the tower features the largest onion cupola in Europe. The foundations of the building date to the late Roman period. St. Martin's Chapel (on the ground floor) can be visited for free and has medieval frescoes. Not wheelchair accessible.