Hallein description and photos - Austria: Salzburg (land) (Topic)

Hallein description and photos - Austria: Salzburg (land). Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Hallein.

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Hallein is an Austrian city located in the federal state of Salzburg, in Tennengau, about 15 km south of Salzburg. The city is an important industrial center and the second largest city in the province of Salzburg.

Due to the special geological conditions, salt springs in the area of modern Hallein probably appeared around 2500 & nbsp; BC. By 600 BC Celts began to trade in salt, inhabiting local lands. In the 11th century, salt mining in Hallein became a decisive factor for the economic well-being of Salzburg.

The majority of the city's population was the Jewish community, which was more numerous here than in Salzburg. Over time, most of the Jews were expelled from Hallein.

During World War II, the Nazis built Dachau subsidiary camps in Hallein for 1,500-2,000 people. The camp mainly housed political prisoners who were forced to do a lot of physical labor in forced labor. After the end of World War II, Hallein was in the American occupation zone until the mid-1950s.

Hallein is now a modern industrial city with good infrastructure. The city has 18 schools, several technical schools, sports centers, theaters and museums. Various sports competitions are held annually.

The city got its modern look in the 18th century, when many buildings were rebuilt. The most famous landmark of the city is the Celtic Museum, which presents the history of salt mining since the days of the Celts.

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