SAINT JACOB SHRINE (WALLFAHRTSKIRCHE JAKOB)

The sanctuary of Sankt Jakob am Thurn consists of a particularly picturesque keep, the only standing vestige of a castle built in the early ^13th century. It was the stronghold of the von Thurns, a family high up in Salzburg's political apparatus. It's a square tower with a pointed roof that rises from the trees in a romantic setting, and is beautifully reflected in the lake. A beautiful image to bring back with you from your stay...