Did we really go here in 2015?

@JudyEv (375467)
Rockingham, Australia
March 25, 2026 7:55am CST
The photo shows the view from the Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg, Austria. It overlooks the city and sits at an altitude of 506 metres. At 250 m (820 ft) long and 150 m (490 ft) wide, it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. The fortress was refurbished from the late 19th century. We went up to the castle on the Festungsbahn funicular railway which was first opened in 1892. During World War I it held Italian prisoners of war and Nazi activists. When I wrote about the fortress back in 2015, I was able to include a video of some of the attractions of the fortress. I’ll try to put more photos in the comments.
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@DianneN (252069)
• United States
20h
We visited it when we were in Salzburg. I can’t recall what year.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
I found all these old places quite amazing.
@bbghitte (3332)
• Philippines
20h
What a great view!!
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
Yes, it was breath-taking.
@jstory07 (147985)
• Roseburg, Oregon
4h
What a beautiful picture.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
44m
Thanks. I'm glad you like it. Here is another photo of it looking through the hole where a cannon sits.
@LadyDuck (496464)
• Italy
19h
We visited many years ago, I do not remember which year it was.
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@LadyDuck (496464)
• Italy
3h
@JudyEv - Some of those buildings were built hundred of years ago and they are still perfect.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
46m
@LadyDuck True and the walls are so, so thick.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
I was in awe in some of these places. They must have been so difficult to build just for starters.
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@rakski (150516)
• Philippines
3h
So pretty
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@rakski (150516)
• Philippines
Just now
@JudyEv nice view for sure!
@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
46m
There was a wonderful view from the top.
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@Jehanne (467)
18h
A view I only seen on movies. You captured it beautifully. I like the view.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
It was perched on top of the mountain and had fabulous views all round.
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@Jehanne (467)
2h
@JudyEv Indeed! it has.
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@snowy22315 (205048)
• United States
11h
It looks huge!
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
It is huge. I'm sure we didn't see all of it.
@toniganzon (75393)
• Philippines
10h
That's a beautiful place to visit. Glad you had the chance to.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
We saw so many wonderful places. I'm glad now i took so many photos.
@FourWalls (84299)
• United States
7h
Wow that’s amazing! I had to go to YouTube and find a tour!
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
I'm glad I tickled your curiosity that much. Thanks for the link too. I haven't looked at those photos for ages and it WAS 16 years ago so the video was a good reminder for me.
@Ronrybs (21208)
• London, England
12h
I do like exploring castles and fortresses. I think there is only one fortess in the UK and that is the Tower of London.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
We visited there when we were in London. All such places are amazing to me. We saw so many really interesting sights on our travels.
• Philippines
5h
The view looks very pretty!
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
The castle was well above the town.
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• United States
11h
I was there in 2022 I think.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
I wonder if it's changed much. I don't suppose it could really.
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10h
That's a fine castle. I would quite like to go and see it Maybe if Rangers ever have to play in Salzburg again I might actually get to see the castle.
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@JudyEv (375467)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
It's worth a visit but use the funicular to get up that big hill.