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Daugavpils fortress - Latvia 🌍 4K link

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Suvorov soldiers with trophies leave the defeated fortress.

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Tarakaniv Fort, year 1888, an abandoned military fortess in Dubno, Ukraine.

Hohenwerfen Castle

Hohenwerfen Castle is located in Werfen, Austria. The Medieval castle was one of three fortresses ordered to be built by Archbishop Gebhard. Due to political unrest and conflict, it became necessary to place the archbishop under armed protection. Hohenwerfen Castle was built in 1077 upon a precipice overlooking the city. The fortress is surrounded by the Berchtesgaden Alps and the adjacent Tennen Mountains. It reached its current size in the 15th century. During the 16th century, peasant revolts led to the castle being plundered, burned, and damaged. It was repaired, and a watchtower and hidden staircase were added. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the castle served as a prison. With the secularization of Salzburg, in 1803, the castle fell to Bavarian rule and was left to deteriorate. From 1824-1833, Archduke Johann, the emperor’s brother, had the castle repaired and restored. The castle was used as a hunting retreat. In 1898, Archduke Eugen purchased the estate and expanded the castle while adding to his collection of art and weaponry. The main building of the castle complex was destroyed by fire in 1931. In 1938, the castle served as a Nazi education camp and military training center, and from 1945-1987 the Salzburg police school used the fortress. In 1987, the castle was opened to the public for guided tours. The estate boasts a torture chamber, ancient weapons, a bell tower, and more. The fortress serves as an “Adventure Castle,” featuring events, concerts, and theater performances. There’s an exhibition highlighting the practice of sorcery and those executed by Salzburg’s royal court in 1675-79 and another exhibition to the film “Where Eagles Dare.”Hohenwerfen Castle has a birds of prey museum, exhibits, and demonstrations. There’s a tavern, a Knights’ Store, and yearly events. The castle serves as a venue and film location. Due to the steep walking path, there is an elevator lift ticket available for purchase.

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