Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg

8 December 2023 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  9 minutes

Altstadt Salzburg © Thomas Pintaric/cc-by-sa-3.0

Altstadt Salzburg © Thomas Pintaric/cc-by-sa-3.0

The Historic Center of the City of Salzburg, also known as the Altstadt, is a district of Salzburg, Austria, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. It corresponds with the historic city center, situated on the left and right banks of the Salzach river.   read more…

Burghausen in Upper Bavaria

17 September 2023 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, Architecture, Palaces, Castles, Manors, Parks Reading Time:  7 minutes

© Rolf Kranz/cc-by-sa-4.0

© Rolf Kranz/cc-by-sa-4.0

Burghausen is the largest town in the Altötting district of Upper Bavaria in Germany. It is situated on the Salzach river, near the border with Austria. Burghausen Castle rests along a ridgeline, and is the longest castle in the world (1,043 m).   read more…

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