Introducing Salzburg
Once the birthplace to Mozart and famed as the beautiful film setting for The Sound of Music, there’s no denying that the city of Salzburg is a culturally significant place in modern history. And with mind-blowing views over the Eastern Alps, it’s a place with incredible beauty and soul for the traveller who wants a picturesque destination with the perfect mix of history and nature. The city is divided by the Salzach River into two distinct worlds – the Old City of Altstadt with its medieval buildings and the New City of Neustadt with its 19th Century architecture and art – and there are numerous sights on both sides of the capital that should make everyone’s bucket list. A great city with great sights, made for families, groups or couples in search of some European culture.
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Highlights of Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Castle
A striking castle which is located at the top of Festungsberg Hill. Covering the length of 250 metres and a width of 150 metres.
Mirabell Palace
Visit Mirabell Palace, a historical building that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant landmarks of the city.
Petersfriedhof
Explore the graveyard and historic catacombs of Petersfriedhof – this is the oldest cemetery in Salzburg.
St Peter's Abbey
This is one of Salzburg’s biggest attractions. St Peter’s Abbey is a well-known Benedictine monastery which was founded in 696 by Saint Rupert.
Schloss Hellbrunn
A famous film location for The Sound of Music and a stunning Baroque villa and gardens worth exploring.
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