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Hohensalzburg Fortress (German: Festung Hohensalzburg, lit. 'High Salzburg Fortress') is a large medieval fortress in the city of Salzburg, Austria. It sits atop the Festungsberg mountain at an altitude of 506 m. It was erected at the behest of the prince-archbishops of Salzburg.
- 1077
- Salzburg
- Austria
- Fortress
Hohensalzburg Fortress is enthroned on the Festungsberg, high above the rooftops of the Baroque historical district. The biggest fully preserved castle in Central Europe, this emblem of Salzburg offers a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings.
- Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg, 5020, AT
- info@salzburg.info
- 0662 842430
Imposing 11th century castle complex. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline.
- Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg, 5020
- office@festung-hohensalzburg.at
- 0662 84243011
Mar 22, 2022 · The Hohensalzburg Fortress is not only the landmark of Salzburg but also its namesake. The fortress overlooks the city of Salzburg and Salzach River, and with a million visitors a year is the second most popular tourist attraction in Austria.
This amazing 11th-century castle overlooks Salzburg from a hill on the outskirts of the city. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline. From afar, the mighty walls begin to reveal ...
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- Attraction
- Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg
Salzburg – the city of Mozart – is overlooked by Fortress Hohensalzburg, one of the largest existing 11th century fortress complexes in Europe. This imposing monument is a remarkable sign of the desire for recognition expressed by the prince bishops - and a demonstration of the political authority and power they held.
Nov 20, 2019 · Hohensalzburg Fortress is Salzburg’s major landmark—and its trophy tourist sight. The mighty 900-year-old cliff-top castle, sitting high above the rooftops of the Baroque city center, is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in Central Europe . 1.2 million people visited the iconic fortress in 2017 alone!
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