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Hohenwerfen Castle is a medieval rock castle located in Austria's Salzach Valley, approximately 40 kilometers south of Salzburg. Constructed between 1075 and 1078, it is positioned on a 155-meter high rock. The castle encompasses a variety of architectural styles from different eras.
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Hohenwerfen Castle was originally built as a fortification under Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg. Over centuries, it served as a strategic defensive point and later as a state prison. The castle features a chapel, bell tower, and weaponry collection. Accessible to visitors, it offers guided tours and falconry demonstrations. The site is reachable by a short walk or funicular from the nearby village of Werfen.