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#857 Fortress Hohensalzburg

Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria

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This fortress towers over the city as one of the largest fully preserved medieval castles in Europe, with roots stretching back to 1077 when it was built to protect the region's powerful archbishops. A remarkable piece of engineering history lies within: the fortress houses one of the world's oldest working funicular railways, which was first powered by prisoners, later by horses, and eventually became electric. Walking through the courtyards, lookout towers, and museum rooms filled with centuries of stories offers a sense of stepping through time, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape as your reward. The blend of military architecture, cultural heritage, and this ingenious mechanical marvel makes it a captivating destination.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #857 hidden at Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria (photo 2 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #857 hidden at Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria (photo 3 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #857 hidden at Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria (photo 4 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #857 hidden at Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria (photo 5 of 5)

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47.79548, 13.0486961

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