The Laufen Castle stands tall and imposing, overlooking the Salzach river. This square-shaped castle, built in the 15th century by the Archbishop of Salzburg, has seen its fair share of history. During World War II, it was used as a prisoner-of-war camp for officers, known as Oflag VII-C. The officers ended up being transferred in 1942 to another camp, and the castle was then used as an internment camp, Ilag VII, housing hundreds of men deported from the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Some American civilians who had been caught in Europe after the declaration of war by Germany on the United States on December 11, 1941, were also held there. These days, the castle is a bit more peaceful and now functions as an Italian restaurant. You can almost hear the echoes of stories – soldiers plotting escapes, whispers of homesickness, and the clinking of glasses from past patrons. This is the story of the Laufen Castle. It’s a tale of grandeur, war, and the enduring spirit of those who have walked its halls.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to