Tour the Astonishing Hohensalzburg Fortress and Castle, Salzburg

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It is impossible to not see the gigantic and imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress, which looms over Salzburg and visible from any angle. Originally built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard and subsequently enlarged between 1495-1519 by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach, it is the largest, fully-preserved fortress in Central Europe. This massive, more than 900-year-old citadel dates back to a  controversy between the Emperor and Pope over various rights and this is the result.

The Hohensalzburg Fortress has never been conquered by enemy troops!

Steve and I decided to walk up to the Monchsberg Plateau on which the fortress is located instead of taking the funicular and began heading up on a set of stairs outside the Festival Hall to the top. A path then led along quiet streets with historic plaques on many houses. One plaque that my pathetic German could translate was dedicated to sisters Adele and Hermine Esinger; a painter, and pianist but who were more famous for entertaining important guests. In brief, famous for being famous. Doesn't that sound familiar?