In 1999 a strange figurine appeared in the city of Salzburg. It had chosen a prominent place under the Cathedral Archway between Domplatz and Kapitelplatz: The sculpture „Pietá“ by Czech painter and sculptor Anna Chromy.
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Finstergrün Castle in Ramingstein
Finstergrün Castle (Burg Finstergrün) rises high over Ramingstein. This is a place in Lungau, a region in the Austrian state of Salzburg. The first mention of the castle was in the 12th century. Today, it houses a youth hostel.
Oryxes in Salzburg Zoo
This pic of two struggling oryxes is a snapshot taken on a walk through the Salzburg Zoo. You’ll find this zoo next to Hellbrunn Castle in the south of Salzburg city. Its location is next to a rock landscape. So, visitors see the wild animals in a rugged setting.
St. Peter’s Cemetery in Salzburg
The cemetery of St. Peter (Petersfriedhof) is not only one of the oldest cemeteries of Salzburg but was also a set in the American movie ‘Sound of Music’. The small windows along the rock are part of the so-called catacombs.
Salzburg Cathedral
The Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg) saw its construction in the 17th century. In the background, you find the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress. Interesting detail: From the Cathedral Museum (Dommuseum), you see the nave from above.
Linzertor Mural in Salzburg
The Linzergasse is, after the Getreidegasse, the second most famous shopping street in Salzburg. In the past, several gates secured this access lane. Today, the Linzertor Mural reminds pedestrians of one of these gates named Linzertor.
Hotel Tauernstüberl in Zell am See
In addition to many cosy rooms, the Hotel Tauernstüberl offers a number of apartments with a gallery. You find the hotel not far from the famous narrow-gauge Pinzgau Railway. This railway transports the hotel guests to the Krimml Waterfalls on the spot.
Mozartsteg in Salzburg
The Mozartsteg in Salzburg is a footbridge named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It saw its construction in 1903 as a toll bridge. The toll booth still exists and houses a small shop now.
Biker tunnel in Klammstein
Below Klammstein Castle (Burg Klammstein) in Dorfgastein, you’ll find a tunnel for bikers and walkers. The structure is part of a cycle route along the Gastein Valley (Gasteinertal), which connects places like Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, and Dorfgastein.
Arms of Fuschl am See
Fuschl am See in the Austrian region of Flachau is known for a lake which provided the court of the Archbishops in Salzburg with fresh fish. Its coat of arms display two trees and a fish.
Sundial at Zeugwartstöckl
The Zeugwartstöckl in Salzburg is the surviving guardhouse of the demolished Michaelstor (Michael Gate). It stands between Mozartplatz and Rudolfskai. Salzburg visitors see this sundial, dating back to 1628, on the facade facing Mozartplatz.
Sator Square in Golling
You find this Sator Square on a facade in Golling an der Salzach. The Sator Square, also known as Rotas-Sator Square, is a word square containing a five-word Latin palindrome.