Salzburg is a cultural "hope spot" in today's world. Its "universal value" (UNESCO), vast historical resources, and legacy of artistic excellence inspire us to re-imagine the identity of how academic and cultural institutions can provide a powerful force for peace and international understanding in a complex, interconnected world.
Linking ideas with action, the Salzburg Institute for Advanced Studies seeks to secure sustainable solutions for complex problems where diplomacy, festivals, cultural-heritage, and environmental studies intersect.
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"Salzburg was their peace festival, a ‘breakthrough’ of victorious effectiveness greater than all war manoeuvres. There are no longer any borders. That is the meaning of Salzburg." - Paul Stefan, 1922
A short video portrait of the Salzburg Festival (2024).