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Hohensalzburg Fortress

Mönchsberg 34, Salzburg, Austria 5020

Featured Review : The great white fortress of the Festung Hohensalzburg dominates the town like a castle on a cloud. The dramatic sight can be seen from most anywhere in town.Salzburg withstood absorption into the lands of its hungry neig...See Full Review

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Hohensalzburg Fortress Reviews

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From the Center Can Easily Climb into the Fortress Hohenzaltsburg

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • July 22, 2010
From the Center Can Easily Climb into the Fortress Hohenzaltsburg
Quote: Take on a lift or defeat the entire journey on foot - you decide. Built in 1077 is the largest surviving church in Europe and, of course, part of the cultural heritage list of UNESCO. Inside, of course, to wait in line: it is the main attraction of... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal Vienna at Christmas

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Festung Hohensalzburg

Festung Hohensalzburg
Quote: The great white fortress of the Festung Hohensalzburg dominates the town like a castle on a cloud. The dramatic sight can be seen from most anywhere in town.Salzburg withstood absorption into the lands of its hungry neighbours for centuries, and it... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal High Drama in Salzburg

Hohensalzburg Fortress

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fish388 from Cincinnati, Ohio
  • October 14, 2005
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Quote: The fortress is a must-see. Use the incline (9.60€) to get there; it's a few blocks directly south of the cathedral entrance. The fortress has many outstanding views of the city and surrounding country. Leave plenty of time to see the museum (free)... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal A Day Trip is Not Enough Time

Festung Hohensalzburg

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Diana2315 from Corlette, undefined, Australia
  • August 10, 2005
Festung Hohensalzburg
Quote: This immense white fortress is visible from almost all areas in Salzburg, as it sits atop the Monchsberg, looming over Salzburg Old Town. It is accessible by either a cable car, or on foot up a reasonably steep set of stairs and footpath. Arriving... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal Salzburg Sojourn

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Hohensalzburg Fortress

  • 4 out of 5 stars by su-lin from London, United Kingdom
  • February 2, 2005
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Quote: Perched above all of Salzburg, the Hohensalzburg Fortress is the main reason I consider Salzburg to be a fairy-tale town. Can you imagine it? The large 11th-century castle/fortress high on a hill with a river and town below... I knew that no trip to... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal A Winter Day in Salzburg

Hohensalzburg Fortress

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ggcahill from Mont Albert North, undefined, Australia
  • November 19, 2004
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Quote: "Salzburg Castle (Festung Hohensalzburg) stands on the Mönchsberg, a 400 foot hill overlooking the beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg. It is Europe’s largest fully-preserved castle but, despite its great age (over 900 years), it has little history,... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal Sound of Music in Salzburg

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Festung Hohensalzburg

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Euroazz from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • June 14, 2004
Festung Hohensalzburg
Quote: If you had to pick a European fortress that was built in the best location in terms of defendability then Salzburg would be in your top five with probably Edinburgh, Prague, Stirling and Castle de Sao Jorge in Lisbon. The Hohensalzburg Fortress... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal Salt, Steigl and SALZBURG!

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Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wildhoney269 from Chicago, Illinois
  • July 24, 2003
Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung)
Quote: This castle is one of the highlights of Salzburg and offers breath taking views of the city. Hohensalzburg Fortress is the largest, fully-preserved fortress in central Europe. The castle features a tower, torture chambers and impressive state rooms.... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal Salzburg: Baroque Splendor

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Hohensalzburg Fortress and Monchsberg

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kjlouden from , West Virginia
  • July 13, 2003
Hohensalzburg Fortress and Monchsberg
Quote: I was so captivated by the Altstadt that I didn’t want to move on. At every turn, time and space invited me to become frozen with them in a luscious triumvirate of World Heritage. With intermittent glances up, I was reminded that I didn’t want... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal Chasing Ghosts into Austria

Hohensalzburg Fortress

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
  • July 4, 2002
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Quote: Festung Hohensalzburg (Salzburg Fortress) was built between 1077 and 1681, it is the largest completly preserved castle in Europe. To view the splendid rooms inside, you should take one of the castle`s tours, which wind through Gothic state rooms,... Read the full Hohensalzburg Fortress review

From journal Salt of Salzburg