Salzburg Vacation

The fourth largest city in Austria, Salzburg is the capital of the state of Salzburg and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. It is known for its baroque architecture and its well preserved city center. Salzburg is the birthplace of classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and served as the setting for The Sound of Music, which was filmed in the 1960s. The movie is based on the true story of a nun living in Salzburg, who fled the German occupation of the city. The town’s three universities keep a steady stream of young people coming in and out of the city.

Fast Facts

1. Country: Austria
2. Language Spoken: German
3. Currency: Euro
4. Population: 1.45 million (as of 2001) ¹
5. Country Code: 43
6. Area Code: 0662
7. Time Zone: CET/CEST
8. Climate: 35°F (winter), 70°F (summer) ²

Attractions

1. Festspielhaus: Built in 1607, this festival hall is the site of the city's major music events. The hall is especially busy in August when festivals abound. ³
2. Museum Carolino Augusteum: Learn about Salzburg's cultural history through ancient artifacts and paintings. ³
3. Salzburg Dom: This cathedral, which originally dated back to 774 A.D., is famous around the world for its 4,000 pipe organ. ³
4. Schloss Mirabell: This palace and the surrounding gardens were built by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich in 1606 for his mistress and their children. A fire destroyed much of the original building. Today, the palace serves as the official home of Salzburg's mayor. ³
5. Stiftskirche St. Peter: This church of St. Peter's Abbey and Benedictine Monastery was founded in 696 A.D. by St. Rupert, whose tomb is located on the property. The church was remodeled in a baroque style during the 17th and 18th centuries. One of the doors of the church dates back to 1240 and the Salzburg Madonna dates back to the early 15th century. ³
6. Salzburger Tiergarten Hellbrunn: The Salzburg zoo is home to a diversity of animals who roam in large outdoor enclosures. There is also a special zoo for children.
7. The Hohensalzburg Fortress: Built in 1077, This is the largest fully preserved fortress in Central Europe and the city's major landmark. ⁴

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