Salzburg Castle, better known as Hohensalzburg Fortress, looms over Salzburg, Austria, atop Festungsberg at 506 meters. Begun in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, it grew into one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses under later expansions, notably by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach around 1500. Never captured by force, its Gothic architecture includes towers, courtyards, and robust walls symbolizing ecclesiastical power. Now a major attraction, it houses museums on medieval l

1.9M views · 31K reactions | Where the rain falls, the Viking spirit rises. This fortress stands unyielding, guarding the edge of the storm. Immerse yourself in the ASMR of a rainy Viking stronghold—stormy skies, crackling fires, and echoes of the past." How does that feel? Timeless Tales Need Timeless Design. Elevate Your Norse Sense at nordikido.com #norsemythology #vikings #nordic #asmr #vikinghouse | nordikido | Facebook

17K views · 3 comments | Old Fortress, Corfu. The Venetians built the structures we see today in the 1500s. However, fortifications have existed on this rocky headland of Corfu since the 6th century through many eras of Greek history. See all this and more in the new season of Europe From Above. Sundays at 7pm, on National Geographic UK | National Geographic UK | Facebook