There were fortifications on the Mönchsberg as early as the 13th century. At the narrowest point of the mountain there was a defensive wall with a crenellated crown, which was …

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September 7, 2022

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As the most important fortification in the province of Salzburg, the Hohensalzburg Fortress has enjoyed regular study by archaeologists, historians and building researchers since the early 19th century. Important discoveries were made through excavations and investigations in the 1990s. One of the greatest sensations of European medieval research was uncovered: hidden in the extensive building groups of the fortress, the high medieval main castle of the archbishopric of Salzburg has largely been preserved. The representative, Palatinate-like facility presented
represents a glamorous highlight of the high medieval secular architecture in Central Europe.

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October 18, 2021

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Old city wall and fortifications on the Mönchsberg.
Belongs to the second construction phase, "City Fortification 2" and took place between 1470 and 1490.
Further information about the history of Salzburg's city fortifications:
austria-forum.org/af/AustriaWiki/Befestigungen_der_Stadt_Salzburg

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1. View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Historic Center of Salzburg loop from Mülln

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2. View of Hohensalzburg Fortress loop from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (S-Bahn)

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3. Augustiner Gate (Mönchsberg) – View of Hohensalzburg Fortress loop from Gneis

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1. View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Historic Center of Salzburg loop from Mülln

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