20/12/2007 Culture, Science, Education and Media
Strasbourg, 20.12.2007 – Viewing the 1,000-square-metre 19th century “Bergisel Panorama” in the rotunda built for it in central Innsbruck is an important part of the experience, according to the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly’s general rapporteur on cultural heritage.
Eddie O’Hara (United Kingdom, SOC) was invited to look into the question following concerns expressed over the possible relocation of the panorama, which commemorates the third battle in 1809 between Tyrolean and united Napoleonic forces.
“This is a unique example of a historic art-form,” said Mr O’Hara following a one-day fact-finding visit to Innsbruck. “My visit revealed the complexity of the many questions still being discussed at international, regional and local levels – including a new museum on the Bergisel itself, outside the city.”
During his visit, Mr O’Hara met Landeshauptmann Van Staa, Governor of the Tyrol, Landeskonservator Caramelle, responsible for cultural heritage in the region, and representatives of civil society.