Hohensalzburg FortressThe 11th-century Hohensalzburg Castle stands on a rocky outcrop approximately 394ft (120m) above the city. Although originally built by Archbishop Gebhard to repel attacks from the neighboring Bavarians, the present-day fortress was largely rebuilt in the early 16th century by Archbishop Leonhard Von Keutschach who added the grand state apartments. Visitors can walk around the courtyard and outskirts of the fortress at no cost unless they take the guided tour around the state apartments. The tour finishes at two small museums (this is optional) that display
a selection of weapons, uniforms and armour together with instruments of torture - such as the Schandmasken - which petty criminals had to don as punishment for their crimes.
Address: Mönchsberg 34
Phone Number: (0)662 842 430-11
Email Address: festung@salzburg.gv.at
Website: www.salzburg-burgen.at
Transport: It is possible to walk, or there is a funicular
Hours: Open daily 9.30am to 5pm (January to April, October to December), 9am to 6pm (May, June, September), 9am to 7pm (July, August)
Admission: Fortress Card (includes funicular, admission, museum entrance, almpassage, multimedia show): EUR10 (adults); EUR5.50 (children 6-14 years); other concessions available
St Peter's AbbeyIf you only have time to visit one of Salzburg's many churches, make sure its the 9th-century St Peter's Abbey Church (Stiftkirche St Peter), one of Salzburg's most impressive Rococo buildings. The Peterskirche was built at the beginning of the 18th century on the foundations of the former church, which was founded in 792. The ornate interior is more impressive than the exterior with high marble pillars and a magnificent frescoed ceiling. The ancient catacombs that were carved into the rock face by the early Christian inhabitants are accessible only through a short guided tour.
Phone Number: (0)662 844 576-0
Transport: Bus 5, 6, 55
Hours: Open daily 6.30am to 7pm (April to September), 6.30am to 6pm (October to March)
Admission: Free
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