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Hohensalzburg Castle (Salzburg)

Austria / Salzburg / Salzburg
 castle, museum, fortification, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage, tourist attraction
Mönchsberg 34
5020 Salzburg, Austria
Phone: +43 662 84243011
www.salzburg-burgen.at/en/hohensalzburg-castle/

Hohensalzburg Castle (German: Festung Hohensalzburg, literally "High Salzburg Fortress") sits atop the Festungsberg, a small hill in the Austrian city of Salzburg. Erected at the behest of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg with a length of 250 m (820 ft) and a width of 150 m (490 ft), it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Hohensalzburg Castle is situated at an altitude of 506 m.

www.visit-salzburg.net/sights/hohensalzburg.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohensalzburg_Castle
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Coordinates:   47°47'42"N   13°2'52"E

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  • zeevgogo
    OH pretty
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