You Can't believe but Swarovski-world shine in jewellery, as it is known, the world today has its origins in the machines invented by Edison. History tells us that Daniel Swarovski participated in Vienna in 1883 at an international exhibition of electrical and machinery invented by Edison and ... Finding the perfect, he invents a machine cut and faceted crystals and here begins a family affair. Concerned about the quality of Swarovski crystals and polishing their offers ' Swarovski ' crystals technique (binoculars, telescopes) fashion clothing and accessories, haute-couture. In the creative workshops, artists begin to compete among themselves, putting in incredible crystals, lights with magic. Jewelry shops with Swarovki Crystal there are enriched with almost everyone, their logo is the famous Swan.
The Museum is very easy, there are signs in any direction you come on the A12 motorway, going in Wattens, about 12 km from Innsbruck. Far from the street you can see Swarovski logo on the factory. Parking is free and really great, I don't know if anyone was there and never found a parking place. Although it was in December 31, at lunch time, I mean it was really a lot of people, sitting in the queue at the entrance ticket price is 11 euros/person at the counter, I don't know how much if you purchase online, you can camp and so. With the curiosity, we headed to entry no. 1, indicated on the ticket.
If from museums do you know what to expect, here the surprize is huge and step by step you enter more deeply into the magic world. The show cast a cosmos of Crystal, feel, see, hear and enjoy a world of crystals with large developers have ' played '. Everything happens inside the ' big foot ', reverential, created 100 years of multimedia artist Andre Heller. ' Centenary ' of 310.000 carats, largest ever polished Crystal, open the magic world, in the first room, the Crystal wall and tall 11 m long and 42 m, resulting in a glittering multi-colored crystals. Here is the ' Mediterraneo ' chandelier designed by Gaetano Pesce, who was inspired by jellyfish, his shivering offers you every time another color when you look at it. Here begins the journey more exciting numbers, indicated on some dark blue curtain, which keep the magical night atmosphere.
1. draw a blue velvet curtain of the ' Mechanistic ' Theatre. an exotic game of technique with the man, al spontaneitatii and harmony. Artist Jim Whiting has asked a question ' how the mechanics is actually alive? ', imagining and a bizarre fashion show, an allegory of the relationship between man and woman. Highly precise movements put in contrast with its bizarre aesthetics.
2. the Crystal Cathedral is a miracle created by reflections of 595 mirrors. You think you have entered exactly in the heart of the magic. Above, below, to the right, the left light is always different than you ' raise ' to infinity. Geodesic dome creates simultaneously a space forever.
3. return to Cristaloscopul while, in the world of childhood. Caleidoscoapele with their variety of designs and colors gives you moments of tranquility and entertainment. 444 with Crystal facets, a masterpiece of art, looked directly, you give the impression of infinite, down.
4. Crystal Theater is a fantasy created by Susanna Schmogner. In her world fantezista Sun dance with the Moon, butterflies fly, a crystalline river winds visible through the room and nothing that seems to be under water is not actually there.
5. Crystal Calligraphy-a tribute to Paul Seide of harmony. Light is expressed in universal, international, through dynamic, rhythmic pulses in glass tubes.
6. ice-Alley called miracle illusion, does not have a specific theme. The road runs through a dark room. The sound is curious what you hear with every step more determined that I do is put under his feet a Shakti of crystals.
7-8. the wonder of variation-Gallery. 2010 Room called Wonderland, Wonderland World Room designed by Russian artists duo Blue Noses takes over from the world of contemporary architectural elements such as the Empire State Building, the Kremlin Palace, the pyramid of Cheops with a sense of irony .
9. The Primadonna Assoluta-the miracle of harmony. Soprano Jessye Norman performed at the Crystal Cathedral, the final area of Dido and Aeneas '. Impressive sensitivity and virtuosity of her voice have been captured and transmitted by a natural quartz from Madagascar. Merging play perfection in music.
10. the Puzzle of Poseidon-the wonder wave. Subtle sounds unreal light flows, you accompany the world of azure of the sea Poseidon, where among the waves and shimmering blades can be distinguished marine glowing figures. Reached the end of the alley you turn your attention back to see if you have come to the surface after the immersion poseidonica mystique. 12.55 Million Crystals-the miracle of infinity is the world of the artist Brian Eno. Listen to music, watch the hypnotic image of crystals and see how the shape is constantly changing almost imperceptibly, unrepeatable.
11. the forest of Crystal-miracle items. Fire, water and Crystal Shine and put out flames in the enchanted forest. Each tree trunk in wood includes a video installation which transmits the game addictive elements. In this world of Wonderland presented in an atmosphere of night you get to the light of day in one of the biggest Swarovski stores. And if at first nothing captures attention, you admire the female figurine from the center of the store.
If you decide to buy something, your bonus is offered enterprise, 2 euro. And if you're not inside gandid to the worldly, you can relax on a small but cozy terrace (seats have lamb fur, heat plants) and then in the natural parculetul. With the telescope from here you can take in the Tyrolean mountains, factory target, kids can play through the maze.
If you get in the area, don't miss visiting the this museum!
