Vorarlberg Provincial Museum, Bregenz (must see)
The Vorarlberg Provincial Museum, located on the northern side of Kornmarktplatz near the Art House, was built in 1903. This museum delves into the province's history, folk art and architecture. The ground floor exhibits artifacts from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, and Roman objects from Brigantium (1th-4th century), a settlement to the west of the modern city center. The second floor showcases weapons, armor and ecclesiastical works of art from local churches, handicrafts, clothing and musical instruments from the Gothic and Renaissance periods. The third floor is devoted to Gothic art from the region’s religious sites.
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Vorarlberg Provincial Museum on Map
Sight Name: Vorarlberg Provincial Museum
Sight Location: Bregenz, Austria (See walking tours in Bregenz)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Bregenz, Austria (See walking tours in Bregenz)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Bregenz, Austria
Create Your Own Walk in Bregenz
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bregenz is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings in Bregenz
Bregenz is home to many historic buildings, several of which were built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Federal High School, the Vorarlberg Land Theater and City Hall, located near the harbor, are landmarks of the Lower Town. Take the following tour to discover Bregenz’s best historic architecture.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles
Bregenz Introduction Walking Tour
Bregenz, located where Austria meets Germany and Switzerland, contains many beautiful landmarks in both the historic and modern parts of the city. Discover Bregenz’s most popular attractions and learn about its history in the following orientation walk.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles