"The city of music" Salzburg by dinhyen

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Located just an hour from Munich at the foot of the picturesque Austrian Alps, Salzburg seems like a perfect getaway. Thanks to its splendid Baroque churches, charming palaces, well-preserved old town, the only intact medieval fortress in Europe, and of course its association with the Sound of Music, Salzburg is also a top tourist destination. And very touristy it is. But if one looks beyond the crowds and the lines, one will find a very charming little town indeed.

Mirabell garden

The garden of Mirabell Palace, built by Prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his mistress. The delightful garden has manicured lawns and hedges, waterfountains and statues, and a wonderful view of the fortress on the hill.

Getreidegasse

Picturesque Getreidegasse is Salzburg's main tourist drag. Splendid cast-iron signs adorn many of the shopfronts and are what the street is known for. Here one can also find Salzburg's most famous address, Getreidegasse 9, Mozart's birthhouse.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Charming sights and sounds, good museums and concerts, the fortress
Cons:Tourists everywhere
In a nutshell:Come here at least once

Last visit to Salzburg: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2003
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Written Aug 8, 2003

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Comments (4)

herzog63 Aug 4, 2003 at 11:20 AM Report Abuse

I loved Salzburg!! I too am a sucker for the cast iron signs!! Your photos are splendid as always!!
phil_uk_net Aug 1, 2003 at 10:05 AM Report Abuse

Two posers for you Yen. 1. Why did my German friends have no idea what the Sound of Music was (I thought everyone did). 2. How do you solve a problem like Maria? I actually preferred Salzburg to Vienna. Great pics, as usual, my friend.
yen_2 Jul 31, 2003 at 8:37 AM Report Abuse

I just got back again from Salzburg....through your page and pictures! Love all about these place, Yen=)
MEdelmann Jul 21, 2003 at 10:25 AM Report Abuse

Very pretty and picturesque ... I passed it today when I went back from Munich. I will check it up one day, as there are only a few hours to drive from here ...