Salzburg

On the northern edge of the Alps, surrounded by landscapes straight out of The Sound of Music, is Salzburg. The capital city of the province with the same name has a unique cityscape, recognized around the world for its beauty and grandeur. And undoubtedly the city owes some of its international appeal to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born here in 1756.

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While in Salzburg visit:

Getreidegasse: Enjoy a stroll through Salzburgs' most famous shopping street

Fortress Hohensalzburg: The Festung or Hohensalzburg Fortress, the chief landmark of Mozart's city, is the largest, fully-preserved fortress in central Europe

Mozart's Birthplace Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here on January 27, 1756. Today the rooms once occupied by the Mozart family house a museum

Salzburg's Cathedral: With its magnificent façade and mighty dome it represents the most impressive early Baroque edifice north of the Alps

St. Peter's Abbey and Cemetery: Abbey and Benedictine monastery, founded around 700 by St. Rupert. Romanesque in substance, later redesigned in the Baroque style.

Hellbrunn Palace: One of the finest examples of mannerist architecture, world-famous trick fountains.

Mirabell Castle: The Palace was built by Wolf Dietrich for Salome Alt in 1606. The "angel staircase" that leads to Europe's "most beautiful wedding hall" is of special interest.