Hohensalzburg Fortress is the largest preserved castle in Central Europe, which impresses with its architecture, history and views of the city of Salzburg. In this film, I take you on a unique journey ...

After a stint as a military barracks, Hohensalzburg Fortress was opened to the public in the 1860s by Emperor Franz Josef. Gretchen Strauch / Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door ...

Never conquered by enemy troops, Festung Hohensalzburg opened to the public in the late 19th century. It was originally built in 1077 in preparation for a conflict between Pope Gregor VII and Emperor ...

Click to open image viewer. Landscape sketch showing a view of Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg, Austria, and the Untersberg in the background. In the foreground, bushes and trees surround a green ...

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