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Fortress Hohensalzburg

salzburg2a.jpg (19076 bytes) South of the old town on the south-eastern summit of the Monchsberg (1778ft), 400ft above the Salzach.

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First build in 1077 in the reign of Archbishop Gebhard, its present form dates from about 1500, during the reign of Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach salzburg2b.jpg (15495 bytes)

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salzburg2c.jpg (12341 bytes) One way to reach the Fortress is by Funicular from Festungsgasse -- about a one and half minutes ride salzburg2d.jpg (11065 bytes)

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