Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state
of Salzburg. Salzburg's "Old Town" with its world famous baroque architecture is one
of the best-preserved city centers in the German-speaking world, and was listed as
a in 1997. The city is noted for its Alpine setting.
It is the birthplace of Mozart. It is a city of astonishing beauty.
The breathtaking sight of the Baroque spires of the old town, overlooked
by the Festung Hohensalzburg, is quite unforgettable. There is the Mozartplatz
with its Mozart statue, the Mozarteum music academy, and of course the Mozart
Museum as well as the composer’s birthplace and residence. Mozart’s music dominates many,
though not all, musical events. Devotees of a somewhat different musical genre also flock to Salzburg.
The Hollywood musical, The Sound of Music was shot in the town and its environs
in 1964. The film features famous landmarks in Austria, but focuses mainly on
Salzburg. Apart from its gorgeous setting, Salzburg boasts outstanding architecture
and a wealth of museums, galleries, theatres, cafés, restaurants and bars.
Salzburg is also a student city, with three universities
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A visit to the 12th-century Festung Hohensalzburg, one of the largest castle
in Europe is one of the highlights of any stay in Austria.
 Walk up the hill
from the old town or take the funicular, which provides a more comfortable
way to the summit! There are also organised tours of the fortress and its
two small military museums. Visit the terrace café and take in the awesome
views of the city stretching below. Descend into the city and lose yourself
in its atmospheric old streets and elegant churches like The Salzburg Cathedral,
courtyards and gardens. Enjoy the local cuisine on offer in cafés and open-air markets.
Go on a trip 4 km south of the city to the 17th-century Schloss Hellbrunn,
built as a summer residence by Bishop Marcus Sitticus. Stroll around the
pleasant gardens, visit the Hellbrunn Zoo and don’t miss the piece-de resistance,
the famous trick fountains. The hilltop fortress and spectacular ice caves of Werfen
make an ideal day trip from Salzburg. The caves in the mountainside are the largest
and most accessible in the world, with around 42 km of passages to explore and exquisite ice configurations.
Back in Salzburg after a hard day’s sightseeing, try a beer in the Augustiner Braustubl,
the beer hall run by monks serving the beer they brew themselves.
Hotels in Salzburg
1. Yoho Hostel
2. Pension Adlerhof
3. Hotel Lasserhof
4. Hotel Zur Goldenen Ente
5. Renaissance Salzburg Congress Center
6. Hotel Sacher Salzburg
7. Pension Bergland
8. Crowne Plaza The Pitter
9. Bw Hotel Stieglbrau
10. Austrotel - Salzburg
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