Salzburg
Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is dominated by
churches, castles and palaces. The picturesque old town is a UNESCO world
heritage sight.
Festung Hohensalzburg, the landmark of Salzburg, is Central Europe’s largest intact fortress and offers fantastic views of the city. Visit the Princely Residence, a magnificent early baroque edifice with splendid halls and a gallery featuring European paintings dating between the 16th and 19th century. more
At the foot of Mönchsberg you will find the so-called Festival District with
the two famous festival halls (architect: Clemens Holzmeister; 1956-1960)
and the Felsenreitschule, a baroque masterpiece designed by Fischer von
Erlach in 1693. South of the center of Salzburg’s old town is the popular
Schloss Hellbrunn with the world-famous Wasserspiele section containing many
ingenious trick fountains and water-powered figures.
Some 4000 cultural events combine to make Salzburg one of the most important
cultural metropolises. The acclaimed Salzburger Festspiele, founded in 1920,
is the high point in Salzburg’s culture calendar and includes concerts,
opera and theater performances.
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