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Salzburg, the place of meeting of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Salzburg, the place of meeting of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Salzburg, the place of meeting of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia, 1865. 'The meeting of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia at Salzburg, for the purpose, no doubt, of explaining to each other personally the secret or reserved articles of their convention for the division of Schleswig-Holstein between them, took place on Saturday week...The town of Salzburg is situated 156 miles south-west of Vienna, in a narrow defile, half encircled by the Noric Alps, through an opening in which the River Salza passes out to join the Inn. The rich meadows watered by this stream, the wooded slopes and steep precipices which here or there form the boundary of its valley, and the ridges of hills which rise one beyond another till they are overtopped by the Alps, compose a very picturesque and attractive scene. The town itself is rather dull and gloomy, though it has...a fine old castle on the Monchsberg, where the public garden or pleasure-ground...affords one of the most agreeable promenades...The population does not exceed 20,000, who carry on a small manufacturing industry and hold two fairs in the year'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**A Historic Gathering: Salzburg, Austria - The Meeting of Emperors**
In this print, dated to 1865, we find ourselves in the picturesque town of Salzburg, Austria. It was here that Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and King Wilhelm I of Prussia met for a private discussion on Saturday week. Their purpose? To clarify the secret terms of their convention regarding the division of Schleswig-Holstein between them.
As seen in this photograph, Salzburg is nestled within a narrow valley surrounded by the majestic Noric Alps. The River Salza flows gently through the town, nourishing lush meadows and wooded slopes that rise steeply to meet the rugged hills above. This idyllic scene has captivated artists and travelers alike for centuries.
While the town itself may be described as "dull" in some accounts, it is here that we find a fine old castle on Monchsberg Hill, offering one of Salzburg's most delightful promenades through its public garden or pleasure-ground. With a population of just 20,000 residents engaged in small-scale manufacturing and hosting two annual fairs, this charming town has much to offer those who visit.
This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historic meeting that took place here between these powerful leaders, forever etching Salzburg's picturesque landscape into our collective memory.
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