“Rome Of The North” - Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg is an Austrian city on the border of Germany and is divided by the Salzach River, with a skyline view of spires and domes, against a mountain. Fortunately, the city suffered relatively little damage during Work War II.

The narrow and winding streets of Salburg’s historic city center gives one a real sense of the charming cultural city. A unique combination of scenic Alpine landscape and architectural richness has led to Salzburg’s reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is the birthplace of the most influential composers in the world, Mozart, and the backdrop for the beloved movie musical classic “Sound of Music”.

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Vendors selling in Alter Markt

Narrow winding street with clocktower

Lanz of Salzburg store window

Lunch on the terrace at Cafe Tomaselli

The city view from the rooftop restaurant at the Hotel Europa

Sun setting along the Salzach, the main river in Salzburg

Buildings in Rathausplatz

Mozart’s birthplace, now a shrine to the world-renowned prodigy, at No. 9 Getreidegasse

Many of the building have courtyards similar to this one

Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church) completed in 1707 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Historic Center.

This is a statue of St. Rupert, the first bishop of Salzburg, in the center of St. Peter’s Abbey complex.

St Peter’s Monastery was founded in the 7th century

St Peter’s Abbey

The Salzburg Cathedral was completely rebuilt to its present appearance in 1811 after a fire.

The archway between Salzburg Cathedral square and Chapter Square

This Roman-style fountain was built in 1732 in Kapitelplatz. In the background is one of the largest fully preserved castles in Europe, the Hohensalzburg fortress perched above the hill.

Hohensalzburg fortress

The gazebo used in the dance scene with Rolfe and Liesl in the ”Sound of Music”. The gazebo was reconstructed in the gardens of Schloss Hellbrunn.

A vintage VW bus is used as a shuttle bus for the Cocoon Hotel

A few old town Salzburg storefronts including one called a “Schmuck”. The name is commonly used in Germany and Austria related to business with jewelry.

Residenzgalerie Salzburg Kapitelplatz

Residenzplatz, the location of the Residenzbrunnen fountain

Outdoor dining in Kapitelplatz

A riverboat on the Salzach, as the sun begins to set

The railing of a pedestrian bridge over the Salzach River is covered with padlocks left by couples as a symbol of their love.

The Mirabell Palace constructed in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich.

Part of the elegantly landscaped Mirabellgarten at dusk.

Scooters parked on the street

Salzburg is a city of many domes and towers

Local merchant store display

The statue of Papageno, the bird catcher from Motzart’s opera “The Magic Flute” in the Papagenoplatz

The Salzburg Cathedral with dome and pair of towers

The Residenzbrunnen fountain in Residenzplatz, where Maria sang “I Have Confidence”, in the “Sound of Music”.

What you should know:

• You will need a valid passport and a travel power adapter if you are from the US.

• The currency used is the Euro (EU).

• Many people speak English.

• People are friendly and helpful.

• The Old Town is walkable.

• You could spend a couple of hours to a few days exploring here.

• There are many restaurant and beer gardens.

• Tipping is not generally expected.

• There is a charge to use most public restroom (around 50 EU).