Tratzberg

Tratzberg, Tirol, palace in the district of Schwaz in the municipality of Stans, built on the eastern slope of the Karwendel mountains. The original castle (documented mention in 1297) was destroyed in a fire in 1490. Tratzberg Palace was built between 1500-1515 (eastern part overlooking the valley, gate building) by Veitjakob and S. Tänzl. It was enlarged and altered in Renaissance style by G. Ilsung between 1560-1571 (mountain part, rectangular building around a courtyard); fine interior (1552/1554, panelling and ceiling from 1510/1515); mural painting (46 m long, painted in 1506/1508)) depicting 148 members of the Habsburg family; exhibition rooms with historic furniture and paintings; palace chapel (1508).