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Hohensalzburg Fortress

Hohensalzburg, the fortress perched on the rocky peak of Festungsberg, was built in the
11th century, during the wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy, and was
gradually extended. The castle served as a refuge for Salzburg’s archbishops whenever
they felt threatened. Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach gave
it its present look in the 16th century; Archbishop Paris von
Lodron introduced further architectural changes in
the 17th century. A modern funicular
provides easy access up the steep hill.

Early Cannons
Aimed at the town, many cannons
can be seen among the numerous
bastions, bulwarks and walkways.

Salzburg Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is placed
above the wicket leading to
the inner courtyard, in front
of the old castle.

KEY
1 The Glockenturm, through
which the castle’s residential quarters Archbishop
can be reached, has a bell case Johann Jakob Khuen von
created by Hans Reichert in 1505. Belasi (1560–86) carried out
2 The well, dating back to 1539, the final remodelling of the
is an interesting feature in the old fortress. His portrait
fortress courtyard. hangs in one of the rooms
of the old castle.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp297–8 and pp322–3

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