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The heathenish Church is located high up the mountains next to the Mooserboden dam of the hydro-power plants Kaprun. The monument is dedicated to all the 161 engineers, workers and prisoners-of-war that died during the construction of the hydro power stations. The 14 meter tall monument represents the protective coat of Saint Barbara, within is a split stone with a narrow gab. Legend has it that any man who can squeeze through the narrow gab is freed from sins and sickness.
Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital city of the federal state of Salzburg.Salzburg's "Old Town" (Altstadt) has internationally renowned baroque architecture and one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The city is noted for its Alpine setting.Salzburg was the birthplace of 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the mid-20th century, the city was the setting for parts of the American musical and film The Sound of Music.The capital city of the State of Salzburg (Land Salzburg), the city has three universities. It has a large population of students who add liveliness and energy to the area, and the universities provide culture to the community. source: wikipedia
