{"id":15790,"date":"2021-01-21T17:20:52","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T22:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/?p=15790"},"modified":"2021-01-21T17:20:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T22:20:52","slug":"the-highest-motorcycle-museum-goes-up-in-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/the-highest-motorcycle-museum-goes-up-in-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"The Highest Motorcycle Museum Goes up in Flames"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5ea752627c1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5ea752627c1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/the-highest-motorcycle-museum-goes-up-in-flames\/#The_Highest_Motorcycle_Museum_Goes_up_in_Flames%E2%80%A6\" >The Highest Motorcycle Museum Goes up in Flames&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/the-highest-motorcycle-museum-goes-up-in-flames\/#Sad_News_for_Motorcycle_Enthusiasts\" >Sad News for Motorcycle Enthusiasts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/the-highest-motorcycle-museum-goes-up-in-flames\/#A_Memorable_Museum\" >A Memorable Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/the-highest-motorcycle-museum-goes-up-in-flames\/#A_Tragedy_That_Will_Mark_The_History_of_Motorcycles\" >A Tragedy That Will Mark The History of Motorcycles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Highest_Motorcycle_Museum_Goes_up_in_Flames%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The Highest Motorcycle Museum Goes up in Flames&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sad_News_for_Motorcycle_Enthusiasts\"><\/span>Sad News for Motorcycle Enthusiasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It was on the morning of January 18<sup>th<\/sup>, 2021 that the Top Mountain Museum went up in smoke. This well-known museum was greatly appreciated by motorcycle enthusiasts and motorcycle history enthusiasts alike. Sadly, only a memory remains.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15798&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]In spite of the quick intervention of about a hundred local firemen, it is feared that most (if not all) motorcycles perished in the fire. Witnesses say the fire started at about 4 a.m. local time. The actual cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but the videos of the fire indicate that it was truly devastating. By 6 a.m., two hours later, the entire museum was engulfed in flames. At around 2:00 p.m., the fire was still roaring. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15781&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]The museum housed one of the most important and valuable motorcycle collections in Austria and Europe, and housed about 230 classic motorcycles.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15782&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Memorable_Museum\"><\/span>A Memorable Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Located in Hochgurgl, in the Tyrol region of Austria, the museum was stood at 2,175 meters of altitude, just below the top of the Timmelsjoch Pass, which stands at the border between Austria and Italy. Tied with a ski center and a restaurant with a panoramic view of the mountains, this place was truly breathtaking, and was a popular tourist attraction for many.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15783&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]The museum exposed over 170 motorcycles at a time, 80% of which belonged to the museum; and the owners had a total of 330 motorcycles in inventory. Several vehicles such as antique cars and trucks were also on display.<\/p>\n<p>The museum welcomed nearly 40, 000 visitors per year: more than 240 per day during summertime, and up to 80 per day in winter.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15784&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]The architecture of the museum was simply magnificent! With its rounded walls made of natural wood, it offered much exhibition space. The motorcycles were displayed on the walls in such a way that it looked like each one was racing! The aisles on the floor resembled a river that gently carried visitors between the motorcycles, thereby providing the impression of experiencing their rich history first-hand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15785&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Tragedy_That_Will_Mark_The_History_of_Motorcycles\"><\/span>A Tragedy That Will Mark The History of Motorcycles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being one of the most popular motorcycle museums in the world, this spectacular place will remain in the memories of many motorcyclists. How about you? Are you one of the lucky ones who had the opportunity to visit this majestic place?<\/p>\n<p>Caro G.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Highest Motorcycle Museum Goes up in Flames... 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