Freelance Copywriting & Original Photography
Freelance Copywriting & Original Photography
Schloss Mirabell (“Mirabell Palace”) began as a love nest. Originally called Altenau and now known as the “Taj Mahal of Salzburg,” the palace was created by Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau for his mistress, Salomé Alt. He had 15 children with Salomé, an exhausting routine for any monarch but
St. Sebastian’s Cemetery owes its yellow loveliness to Andrea Bereleto, who turned the old cathedral grounds into an Italian campo santo around the year 1600. You’ll find the titan of Salzburg, Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, in a grandiose mausoleum in the center of the grounds. Because of his
Although a place of Christian worship has stood at the north end of Mönchsberg for ~1000 years, the Late Gothic incarnation that you see here – the Mülln Parish Church – was built in the 15th century. The double lantern spire was added in 1673. Although I didn’t have time to
Archbishop Gebhard knew what he was doing when he began building this fortress in A.D. 1077 – there is no place you can stand in Salzburg without being aware of the Festung looming over you. Kids and castle fans will be thrilled to know it’s the largest, fully-preserved fortress in
The Church and Monastery of the Capuchins sits on the edge of the Kapuzinerberg – the highest hill in the city. You can find outstanding views of Salzburg from almost every side, but especially at the Kanzel (“pulpit”). To get there, try the walk through the Felix Gate off the
Continue readingKapuzinerkirche und Kloster, Salzburg, Austria
Legend has it that Salzburg’s first cathedral was consecrated by Bishop Virgil in 774 on the same spot where St. Rupert had built a church. Through the middle ages, it underwent a series of renovations and calamities – including being struck by lightning – and was finally condemned by, you