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"Inside Kufstein Fortress: Austria's Medieval Prison & Hidden Secrets"

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"Did you know there's a fortress so impenetrable, it was called ‘the Gibraltar of the Alps’? Welcome to Kufstein Fortress!

Located in Austria, this medieval stronghold dates back to the 13th century and towers over the town of Kufstein. It was a key defensive position for centuries, controlling the trade routes between Bavaria and Tyrol.

But here’s the twist—Kufstein wasn’t always Austrian! It switched hands between Bavaria and Austria several times, even being a prison for political dissidents.

Today, it’s a popular museum, housing one of the world’s largest open-air organs—played every day to honor the fallen of both World Wars.

Kufstein Fortress is a living relic of Europe's turbulent past—where every stone tells a story of conquest, conflict, and resilience."
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