There are many interesting places to visit in Austria
- medieval castles
- cities
- dozens of museums, palaces and parks.
One of the attractions of the country is a small town of Anif near Salzburg, where cultural and historical monuments are collected, but it is more attracted by the special color: cottages, friendly people, exhibitions and festivals. If you're traveling through Austria and want to experience the country's culture to the fullest, visit the commune. Give it a few hours or stay overnight.
History and features of the city
The first records of the city date back to the 8th century, its population is now about 4 thousand people. In a small area there are interesting sights, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists:
- Castle Anif: you can walk to it by a small path, the castle is located in the middle of the lake - you can not get inside, but tourists can admire the external grandeur of the medieval building
- Lasseregg Castle, built in 1915
- St. Oswald's Church - open to tourists and famous for the sculpture of Christopher, which dates back to 1603.
- The old Milchgut Manor, bought by the authorities in 2009, has a caricature gallery, caricature contests and training in this art form.
The three-star Kaiserhof Hotel, open since 1348, also deserves interest. It is one of the oldest guest houses in Europe. The Junkerfest wine festival takes place every year at the hotel, which is named after the famous Junker wine brand that has been produced since 1995.
In addition to interesting sights, the beauty of the surrounding nature is sought after by artists and photographers. The city is surrounded by two rivers and the Untersberg mountain range. You can get here from Salzburg in 15-20 minutes - the distance is only 7 kilometers.
Interesting Facts
- In 2008, during the construction of the nursing home, the remains of settlements from the 5th-7th centuries were found, which aroused great interest among researchers.
- The area of the commune is 7.61 square meters.
- Exhibitions and concerts are regularly held in Anif Park Castle.
The object belongs to the urban attractions.
