Ansicht von Hallstatt und dessen Umgebungen.

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Ansicht von Hallstatt und dessen Umgebungen.

The title card shows 13 views of Hallstatt and its surroundings in the Salzkammergut, Austria. In the center is a panoramic view of Hallstatt surrounded by 12 views such as: mountain huts on the Hallstatt Salt Mountain; the village of Ober-Traun on Hallstätter Lake; the Mühlbach Waterfall in Hallstatt; the Dachstein from Blassen near Hallstatt; the village of Gosau; Hallstätter Lake, etc. Printed and published by Joseph Hafner in Linz.

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Hallstatt is a small market town in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria and is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe. The history of Hallstatt dates back over 7,000 years and is especially known for the Hallstatt culture (c. 800–450 BC), an early Celtic culture named after the archaeological site in Hallstatt. The area has been an important center for salt production since prehistoric times, which brought it economic significance and wealth. Over the centuries, Hallstatt remained a key site for salt mining and in the 19th century was shaped by both mining and tourism. Today, Hallstatt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination, famous for its picturesque location on Lake Hallstatt and its rich archaeological history.