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Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of Europe’s largest medieval castles, is defined by the thunderous music of its massive mechanical pipe organ, the Salzburger Stier (Salzburg Bull). This investigation dissects the legendary and technological mysteries surrounding this unique instrument.

We first explore the enduring legend of the fortress’s siege survival, where deception—painting the last remaining ox to mislead the enemy—gave the organ its iconic name. We then delve into the organ’s true function: a magnificent, early 16th-century feat of mechanical engineering designed to project the absolute power and wealth of the Prince-Archbishops across the entire valley. The core mystery lies in the theory that the Stier’s complex music contains coded political or religious messages related to the Reformation or secret societies. The final analysis reveals that while the Stier’s complexity is real, its true message is one of unquestionable dominance, a loud, clear symbol of historical power that continues to echo through the Austrian Alps.
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