Archive for July 5th, 2012

Top of Kapuzinerberg, Salzburg

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Altstadt, Austria, Europe, Salzburg, Salzburgerland

Top of Kapuzinerberg, Salzburg 360° Panorama
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360° VR panorama from the top of Kapuzinerberg, in the Altstadt district of Salzburg, Austria. Kapuzinerberg is located on the eastern bank of the Salzach river, the view here looks out over the Schallmoos district of the city.

Nearby at the top of the hill is the Franziskischlössl (meaning Francis′ Castle). It was built in 1629 by Archbishop Paris Lodron in order to improve the defences of Salzburg during the thirty years war (1618–1648).

On the wall along the edge of the viewpoint is a plaque that points out the directions of various landmarks visible from the viewpoint. These are:

  • Schloss Klessheim Casino Salzburg
  • Salzach / Kraftwerk Riedersbach
  • Maria Plain
  • Kaiserbuche
  • Buchberg / Mattsee
  • Autobahnbrücke Pebering
  • Heuberg
  • Nockstein
View over Neustadt from Kapuzinerberg at sunset

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Altstadt, Austria, Europe, Salzburg, Salzburgerland

View over Neustadt from Kapuzinerberg at sunset 360° Panorama
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360° VR panorama from part-way up the north-western side of Kapuzinerberg, in Salzburg, Austria. Kapuzinerberg is a large hill located in the Altstadt (Old town) district, near the centre of Salzburg. The view in this panorama is looking out north over the Neustadt (New town) district.

Kapuzinerberg is a wooded hill, and features various rare alpine plants. Chamois (similar to goats) also live on the hill, though are very difficult to see.