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A cultural "hope spot" in today's world, Salzburg's acclaimed "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 through dynamic engagement, the Salzburg Institute for Advanced Studies seeks to illuminate the inter-connectedness of issues and propose sustainable solutions for complex problems where Cultural Diplomacy, Festivals, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental Studies intersect.
Learn more about our Core Areas and Activities.
"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
Watch the BBC's short video portrait of the Salzburg Festival (2024).
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