Mozart - Salzburg
Mozart - Salzburg
Mozart - Salzburg
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On the Mönchsberg, high above the<br />
city, is where the Hohensalzburg fortress<br />
sits. It is a very visible landmark and<br />
distinctive part of the world-famous silhouette<br />
of <strong>Salzburg</strong>. In 1077, it was<br />
begun under auspices of Archbishop<br />
Gebhard. Today, it is one of the largest<br />
existing castle complexes in Europe.<br />
Prince Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach<br />
converted the fort into a late<br />
Gothic noble seat of government during<br />
his reign. The magnificent state<br />
rooms with Gothic carvings and ornamental<br />
paintings testify still today to its<br />
rich history. Also, the “<strong>Salzburg</strong>er Stier“,<br />
an organ in the tower, the clock 'roars'<br />
can be heard all the way to<br />
the old town and dates<br />
from that time. From Palm<br />
Sunday until 31 October<br />
daily at 7, 11 and 18 the<br />
clock “roars“. There are 58<br />
insignias and coats of<br />
arms commemorative of<br />
Leonhard von Keutschach<br />
and even the fortress<br />
lion, the symbol of the fortress<br />
holds the “beetroot“ coat of arms of the<br />
Archbishop in his paws.<br />
CASTLES<br />
Today, the fortress is a must for all<br />
<strong>Salzburg</strong> visitors year round. In the<br />
medieval rooms and the courtyard<br />
regular events take place, such as concerts<br />
and the Advent Fortress market.<br />
The tower offers an impressive 360-<br />
degree panorma with views over the<br />
city and the mountains.<br />
Festung Hohensalzburg Mönchsberg 34<br />
Okt-April 9.30-17 Uhr (Adventwochenenden<br />
und Ostern bis18 Uhr) • Festungscard 11€<br />
(Bahn, Eintritt in alle Museen, Multivisionsschau<br />
in der romanischen Unterkapelle)<br />
Oct-April 9:30am-5pm (Advent weekends<br />
and Easter til 6pm) • Fortress ticket 11€<br />
(Funicular, Entry to all museums,<br />
Multimediashow in the roman chapel)<br />
www.salzburg-burgen.at<br />
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