Stift Nonnberg - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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A majestic Benedictine monastery in Salzburg, Austria, founded c. 712/715 by Saint Rupert of Salzburg, it is the oldest continuously existing nunnery in the German-speaking world. The monastery complex is today a protected monument and part of the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
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Nonnberg Abbey
0.18km from Stift Nonnberg
Nonnberg Abbey was founded between 713 and 715 and is considered to be the oldest nunnery in the World that existed with no interruptions. The official founder of the nunnery is St. Rupert, but he transferred the responsibility to his sister St. Erentrudis.
Festungsberg
0.21km from Stift Nonnberg
The Festungsberg is the hill on which the Festung Hohensalzburg rests. It is considered to be one of the "Stadtberge" and geologically speaking, one of the northern-most outposts of the Alps. Archaeological findings date back to the Celtic La Tène culture. The area was fortified during the days of the Roman above the city of Iuvavum until King Odoacer of Italy commanded to leave the Province of Noricum in 488.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
0.27km from Stift Nonnberg
A majestic medieval fortress in the city of Salzburg, Austria. It sits atop the Festungsberg at an altitude of 506 m. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline. From afar, the mighty walls begin to reveal the history visitors experience at first hand within these sturdy defenses.
Erzbischöfliches Palais Erzdiözese Salzburg
0.28km from Stift Nonnberg
The Diocese of Salisbury is a Church of England diocese in southern England, within the ecclesiastical Province of Canterbury . The diocese covers most of Dorset and most of Wiltshire. The diocese is led by the Bishop of Salisbury and diocesan synod . The bishop's seat is at Salisbury Cathedral. .
Salzburg Art Association
0.29km from Stift Nonnberg
This is a leading organisation for producing and exhibiting international and Austrian contemporary art and is housed in the Künstlerhaus, built in 1885. The Salzburger Kunstverein organizes between ten and twelve exhibitions of international and Austrian artists annually. The Director since January 2014 is Séamus Kealy.
FestungsBahn
0.36km from Stift Nonnberg
FestungsBahn is Austria’s oldest funicular still in operation today. It has been carrying visitors up to the fortress quickly and safely since 1892. It links the fortress with Festungsgasse, below the northern side of the fortress's walls.
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Salzburg is a state of the modern Republic of Austria. The region was widely settled in prehistoric times, both in the mountains and the Alpine foreland, because of its mineral resources. The tourist trade, including winter sports, is a major source of income, with the main centres at Salzburg city (especially its music and drama festivals), Badgastein, and Zell am See. The state has good road and rail communications.
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