This over 900-year-old fortress sits majestically on a steep rocky cone above the Salzach Valley and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains🙈.
The castle has a rich history dating …

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Hohenwerfen Castle has also served as a backdrop for various films, which gives it an additional touch of glamour. The castle is particularly well-known for the film “The Secret Service” (1968) starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who were one of the most famous couples in Hollywood in the 1960s, also contributed to the castle’s fame.

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