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Courtyard and surroundings of castle Hohenwerfen, Werfen, near Salzburg, Austria. The medieval rock castle, situated on a 623 metres (2,044 ft) precipice, overlooks the town of Werfen in the Salzach valley. The fortress is a "sister" of Hohensalzburg Fortress, both strongholds were built by the Archbishops of Salzburg in the 11th century.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 1 September 2024.
Courtyard and surroundings of castle Hohenwerfen, Werfen, near Salzburg, Austria. The medieval rock castle, situated on a 623 metres (2,044 ft) precipice, overlooks the town of Werfen in the Salzach valley. The fortress is a "sister" of Hohensalzburg Fortress, both strongholds were built by the Archbishops of Salzburg in the 11th century.
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