What can you see in one day in Salzburg? Salzburg in two days: what to do in the city and what sights to visit Independent trip to Salzburg for 1 day.

The beautiful city of Salzburg, located in western Austria, has retained the former charm of medieval cities and the history of princes and archbishops with luxurious architecture and ancient grandeur. The Salt Fortress, this is the translation that bears its name, is located at the foot of the Alpine Mountains, on the Salza River, east of Munich and west of Vienna.

The mountain alpine peak Untersberg rises not far from the central square of the city.

This landscape is harmoniously complemented by Baroque architectural monuments and a variety of churches on the left bank of the river.

What to see in Salzburg in 1 day? This place attracts travelers with its authenticity, unique nature, originality and attracts the sights that have accumulated here for several centuries. Despite being the fourth largest city in Austria, Salzburg can be easily explored in one day for an individual traveler with a clear route.

Most of the architectural monuments are located in the center of the old city, the population is only 150 thousand people, and transport links are so well developed that moving along the streets will not cause much difficulty.

Hohensalzburg Fortress

• The ancient building is currently about 900 years old, but even today the city authorities maintain the architectural monument in excellent condition. During its long history, the fortress has never been used by the city authorities. In ancient times, it was used as a prison, and later as a military unit. In the era of our modernity, this castle with extraordinary architecture was given over to a museum with a large number of rooms and breathtaking interiors. In addition, Hohensalzburg is located on a mountain, so all visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains, the city and the plains spreading outside the castle.
• The fortress can be visited at any time of the year, however, depending on the month, the visit time varies. For example, in autumn and spring, the building is open from 9:30 to 17:00, and from May to September, Hohensalzburg can be visited from 9:00 to 19:00
• Tickets for visits are available for children and adults, as well as for families. The price starts at 7 euros per child and goes up to almost 27 euros for a family of three. For this money, you will be able to see the entire museum with a professional guide who also speaks Russian, visit the Puppet Museum and the fortress hall, as well as look into the princely chambers and ride the funicular

• This architectural monument was erected in 1606 and at that time was called Altenau. Subsequently, the name was changed to Mirabelle, which in translation from Austrian means "beautiful"
• Today, this ancient building serves as the residence of the mayor and the city administration council, therefore, as an architectural heritage, it is limited in visiting and most of the territory is inaccessible to tourists. The main attraction, which is still admitted to visitors, is the Marble Hall and the famous staircase with sculptures of angels
• Travelers should definitely visit the luxurious garden that stretches around the palace. Its extraordinary landscape can rival the beauty and scale of even the world famous Belvedere Gardens. The staircase with angels can be viewed at any time of the year on weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00. It will be possible to get into the garden from 6:00 in the morning and meet sunrise and sunset there. But the Marble Hall, where in ancient times hosted balls and feasts of archbishops were held, can be visited from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 16:00, and on Friday only from 13:00 to 16:00

House of Mozart

• Every person who respects music, and especially admirers of classical symphonies, should visit this attraction in his life. Moreover, in Salzburg you can see not only the building where the great Wolfgang Amadeus worked, but also the house in which he lived. Moreover, these architectural monuments are located relatively close to each other and it will not be difficult to see them
• The very residence of the Mozart family is located on the right bank of the city river. In a beautiful and large house, you can see the interiors untouched by time and people, in which the great composer and his family lived, and also consider thematic compositions on the theme of his work
• Unfortunately, all that you will see is mostly manual labor and memories of ancestors, restored in 1996, as this place was bombed and severely destroyed during the Second World War.
• You can visit the residence and the Mozart house from 9:00 to 17:00, and in July and August from 8:30 to 19:00. The entrance ticket will cost tourists from 10 to 21 euros, and children under 6 years old - free

• This building, which combines a lot of historical attributes, was founded in the city back in 1924 as a unique architectural monument of an entire era. Until today, this building is popular with tourists. It is pleasant to come here more than once, as well as bring children with you. Often there are exhibitions of technological achievements, as well as a whole scientific center.
• The building of the Natural History Museum houses a terrarium of extraordinary size, which attracts connoisseurs from all over the world. Many consider it one of the most interesting and unusual in Europe.
• It houses almost the largest collection of various fish in modern history. Here you can see such terrifying predators as piranhas, sharks and octopuses. The Oceanarium opens every day at 9:00 and closes at 17:00, except for New Year's holidays
• The ticket price varies from 8 euros for an adult tourist, up to 5 euros for a child and 20 euros for a family of three

Cathedral

• Salzburg Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church is also located in the very center of the city, a little closer to the northern part of it. It can be considered the center of the heritage of the ancient city. The history of this historical monument dates back to the distant 744, when the first Christian church was built on this site by Bishop Vergil. This building in its original form has not survived to this day, as it was burned and restored several times, and then was destroyed during the Second World War almost to the ground
• The cathedral was modernized already in the heyday of the Baroque period and now the architectural monument looks like a majestic 32-meter main building with large domes and high peaks of the towers. What is remarkable, the Cathedral of Saints Rupert and Virgil is simply huge, it has 11 altars, as many as 5 organs and many bells, which were made by blacksmiths in the 16th century. The huge halls have up to 900 seats only, and according to the guides, it can simultaneously accommodate up to 10 thousand people. An interesting fact is that it was in this cathedral that Mozart was baptized.
• The visiting schedule of this active architectural heritage is constantly changing, so before planning the route, you need to find out the current visit time on the official website and the period of the planned services for the current month

Hellbrunn Palace and Fun Fountains

• The whole complex of palaces is located a little south of the city of Salzburg, but it is still worth visiting it on the city tour program. Its foundation dates back to the 17th century, like most of the archaeological sites of the old city. This old complex includes the very luxurious Hellbrunn Palace itself with a small Mountschloss building of the same bohemian type, which was supposedly used for hunting purposes. What is noteworthy, Mountschloss means "castle on a hill". In addition, the palace network also includes the world famous stone Mechanical Theater, the Museum of Folklore and huge gardens around the castles

• It must be admitted that the Austrians have an extraordinary skill in landscape design, which spreads over huge hectares. In this park you will find not only the most magnificent nature - it will be works of art made of plants, stones and other gardeners' devices
• It is also recommended to pay special attention during the period of the tourist route to the so-called Amusing fountains - this is an incredible variety and skill of construction, with jumping out, pouring out and streaming blue water. These compositions are also complemented by human-sized statues and diverse fauna, such as the amusing birds of paradise. The very comicality of the name, of course, implies a slight trick, but it lies in the fact that the water in the statue of the fountain is always supplied unexpectedly and the very idea is to pour cool water on the passer-by. Therefore, it is better to come here in the warm season to fully enjoy the moment
• You can visit this attraction almost all year round from 9:00 to 17:00, and in some summer months, the network of palaces is open right up to 21:00. The price for visiting all the monuments will be from 6 euros for children from 6 years old, 13 euros - for an adult and as much as 27 euros for a family of three

Most tourists get to Salzburg by two train routes from Vienna or Munich. While resting 5 days in Vienna, we preferred the trip. We went on a single Bavarian ticket: fast and cheap. The Bavarian ticket works, but historically Salzburg has never been part of the Bavarian Kingdom, except for a short period during the Napoleonic Wars. From history it is worth knowing that the city was founded in 696 by Frank Rupert, who founded the monastery of St. Peter. A nunnery of Nonnberg was founded nearby, the abbess of which was Rupert's niece. In 798, the emperor Charlemagne conferred the status of an archbishopric on the small town that had grown up around monasteries and the adjacent lands. For the next thousand years, Salzburg was ruled by the princes-archbishops, who built palaces and churches, parks and castles in the city, which became the defenders of the city in numerous conflicts of the German states, persecutors of heresy and patrons of the arts.

Salzburg train station is a 15-minute walk from the historic center if you know the direction. Advice, orient yourself on the map before starting the walk. Otherwise, there will be a route that I will describe below. It is not the most optimal in terms of expenditure of energy, which tourists are not unlimited. 10 sights of Salzburgthat can be viewed in one day:

Mount Kapuzinerberg

We got to the mountain from the side of the embankment, going deep into the block. A steep staircase leads up the mountain, divided into several flights. It is not difficult to find the stairs; there is a wine cellar near the foot of the mountain. On the other hand, at the foot of the mountain is the Salzburg Museum. The height of the Kapuzinerberg mountain is 640 meters above sea level.

Mount Kapuzinerberg is one of the three hills on which the city stands. At the top there is an active Capuchin monastery, from which the name of the mountain comes. The monastery was built at the turn of the XVI-XVII centuries by order of Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Raithenau. There is no access for tourists there.

It is worth climbing the mountain, it offers a stunning panorama of Salzburg and the Salzach floodplain, a beautiful view of the Hohensalzburg fortress. On the front of the mountain there is a dilapidated wall of a medieval fortress. One of the towers houses a restaurant and an outdoor cafe where you can go to the toilet. Going down the gentle serpentine is a real pleasure, the winding road will lead to the next attraction.

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Hohensalzburg Fortress is located on Mount Untersberg. You can climb there on foot and by funicular. As we were going down the serpentine road from the Kapuzinerberg mountain, we were in the middle of the walking path. After buying tickets at the box office, the most difficult and steep climb begins. Especially for tourists in the courtyard of the fortress there is a wooden flooring with crossbeams.

Hohensalzburg is more than a castle. Founded in 1077 by order of Archbishop Gephard, it has grown to a whole city. Since the 12th century, large salt developments have been carried out in Salzburg; this is the reason for the name of the city of Salz - salt. During the Middle Ages, the fortress was expanded and completed, about 7 construction iterations passed before the castle acquired its current appearance. The fortress reached its enormous size during the reign of Archbishop Leonhard von Koitschach. A remarkable fact of history, the fortress has never been surrendered in any military conflict. Therefore, it is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe.

From the second tier of the Hohensalzburg fortress, there are delightful views of the old city with many of Salzburg's sights, which I will discuss below. From the walls of Hohensalzburg, you can see the city in detail, the main thing is not to rush. Several museums function within the walls of the castle. The museum exposition is dedicated to the history of the archbishopric and the city of Salzburg, as well as the military history of these places. Every generation should have heroes. It is best to take an audio guide, walk with him through the gloomy halls and under the low arches of the corridors of the Middle Ages. Get acquainted with the owners of the castle and their history, and at the end go up to the observation deck of the tower. We spent about three hours on a tour of the Hohensalzburg castle.

Salzburg Cathedral

Downstairs music sounded, people walked. There was a holiday in Salzburg, a local beer festival. After the Hohensalzburg fortress, we got to a “noisy party”. The Salzburg Cathedral passed rather quickly, as there were countless people around. Mozart, a tourist brand not only in Salzburg, but throughout Austria, was baptized in the Cathedral.

Salzburg Cathedral is located at the intersection of Residenzplatz and Domplatz. Its silhouette with a majestic dome is a replicated postcard look. An example of a Renaissance building, brought to perfection. The height of the cathedral is about 80 meters. The marble façade is decorated with two symmetrically positioned towers. The entrance to the main arch is blocked by a gate with skillfully executed images of Faith, Hope and Love. At the main entrance there are four statues: the patrons of the city, the Apostles Peter and Paul, and the bishops Virgil and Rupert, canonized.

Getreidegasse

Having passed the Cathedral we got to the main historical street - Getreidegasse. A historical monument in the open air, the main artery of the old city. On the street, the entourage of the medieval city was revived; many souvenir shops and shops are decorated with forged signs of traders and craftsmen. From Getreidegasse in the direction of city blocks, either side streets or walkways lead.

House of Mozart

Salzburg is the city of Mozart, where the great composer was born and began to study music. Salzburg sacredly reveres its fellow countryman, in the city there are several museums with his name, squares and annual festivals. Tourism in Mozart's footsteps pays good dividends to the city. On Getreidegasse there is a yellow house number 9, with a huge inscription on the facade: "The house in which Mozart was born." On January 27, 1756 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here! He lived in this house for 17 years.

Mozart's second home

When the composer became independent, he moved to another house on the opposite bank of the Salzach. This house is now home to the Mozart Museum. Only the dance hall remained from the original house, the building was destroyed during the bombing of the city by American troops. The house in which Mozart lived was rebuilt around the hall.

Mirabell Palace

Along Rainerstrasse from the old town you can and should go to the wonderful architectural and park ensemble with the lyrical name Mirabell, which means beauty. The snow-white palace and the magical beauty of the park area fully live up to its name. One of the most romantic stories in Austria is associated with the Mirabell Palace. The palace was built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raithenau for the merchant daughter Salome Alt, who was his mistress. The man in love built a huge magnificent baroque palace, which was named Altenau. After the death of Wolf Dietrich, the palace passed to his successor, Marcus von Hohenem, who gave the palace a new name - Mirabel.

The famous architect Lucas von Hildebrandt worked on the exterior of the palace, but after a major fire in 1818, the palace was rebuilt. The modern look of the palace was given by Peter de Nobele, architectural consultant and director of the Vienna School of Architecture. All that remains of Hildebrandt's work is the magnificent Baroque staircase and stucco over some of the windows. The romantic setting of the palace, the lush decoration of its halls and a wonderful garden with a huge fountain surrounded by sculptures of the Elements attracts lovers of romance here. Various celebrations are regularly held in the halls of the palace. In the Marble Hall of the Mirabell Palace, wedding ceremonies are held, couples of the spouses come from all over the world. Also in the Mirabell Palace is the office of the Salzburg mayor and the city administration.

Mirabell Palace park

Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Reithenau, who was in love, did not manage to build only one palace; next to him he ordered to equip the Mirabell gardens with fountains and sculptures. The park was designed by the renowned architect Fischer von Erlach. The Mirabell Palace and Park are one and the same shining pearl of Salzburg. A wonderful garden with a huge fountain surrounded by sculptures of the Elements attracts lovers of romance here. The amazing landscape of gardening art has earned the park worldwide fame. The oldest part of the park is called the Grand Parterre, which houses statues of ancient Roman gods. Newlyweds consider it a good tradition to take a walk in the park and take pictures.

Gnome garden

Part of the park near the Mirabell Palace is called the garden of dwarfs, where grotesque sculptures are located in deep niches and simply on pedestals. The entrance to this part of the park is blocked by a three-meter forged gate, on the sides of which there are two stone sculptures of lions. Dwarf sculptures are relatively small, about 70 centimeters in height. The gnomes vigilantly watch the tourists so that no one penetrates the secret of the palace's treasures.

The first 28 dwarfs were housed in the park in 1715. The ugly figures were strange and even scary, which did not like Ludwig the First of Bavaria, at his order the dwarfs were sold. Many years later, the dwarfs began to return to their homeland, to date, 15 gnomes have been returned. The gnomes represent the activities of the local people. Among them you can recognize a brewer, a merchant, a scientist, a carpenter, a hunter and others. Among the 15 dwarfs, there is only one woman who symbolizes gardening.

Pegasus Sculpture Fountain

The Pegasus fountain-sculpture adorns the Mirabell Garden in Salzburg. The Pegasus figure was born in 1661 by Caspar Grass. The sculpture is cast from copper, it is interesting in that one of the few in the world is a rearing horse standing on only two legs. In 1960, the sculpture was moved to the Mirabell Gardens and was moved from place to place for a long time, until it was finally installed opposite the Mirabell Palace. Its first place is in a reservoir at the Kapitelplatz, near the Salzburg Cathedral.

Monument to Paracelsus

The Paracelsus Monument in Salzburg is located behind the Mirabell Gardens, at the intersection of Schwartzstrasse and Oerypergstrasse. Paracelsus is a famous alchemist, physician and occultist. Paracelsus long remained known only in narrow circles of historians, scientists and lovers of antiquity. Today his name is well known thanks to the works of the brothers Weiner and Jeremiah Parnov. In the history of science, Paracelsus is better known as a physician and pharmacist. Despite the threat of a clash with the Inquisition, he managed to extinguish the outbreak of the plague in Sterzing in 1534, resorting to his own methods of treatment.

Spring photographs of Salzburg.

Salzburg is the city that gave the world Mozart and preserved the majestic cultural heritage of the princes and archbishops who loved to surround themselves with exquisite luxury. Below, according to tradition, information about what to see in Salzburg - prices, opening times, directions and other information useful in order to plan the route yourself.

We have made a map of what to see in Salzburg in advance.

Most of Salzburg's attractions are concentrated in the historic center of this small town of 150 thousand people on both banks of the Salzach River. Therefore, it will be easy to explore Salzburg in one day - you just need to allocate time in the most optimal way for each interesting place.

In order to make it easy to navigate the city when drawing up a cultural program, it is advised to keep a public transport map in front of your eyes.

The Hohensalzburg fortress is already more than 900 years old, but even today it retains a dignified appearance. Throughout its history, she managed to visit both a military unit and a prison. Today, this castle in Salzburg on the mountain is a large museum complex with pompous interiors, one of the main attractions of Salzburg.

A basic ticket to the fortress costs 12 € for an adult, 6.80 € for a child (6-14 years old) and 26.60 € for the whole family. The price includes a ride on the funicular, a tour of 11 rooms of the fortress with an audio guide (there is an audio guide in Russian), a visit to the Fortress Museum, the Military Museum, and the Puppet Museum.

A standard ticket costs 15.20 €, for children 8.70 €, a family ticket 33.70 €. On top of everything that is included in the basic ticket, the standard ticket also includes a tour of the Princely Chambers and the Mechanical Theater.

In July, August and for the New Year holidays, you can buy a standard discounted ticket (for 13.20 €, 7.50 € and 29.30 €, respectively) if you manage to do it before 10 am.

How to get there: you can get here to the Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz stop by bus no. 24, 27, 28 or by trolleybus no. 1, 4, 10. You can get off at the Salzburg Justizgebäude stop by tram no. 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.

The address: Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg

Working hours: from October to April - daily from 9.30 to 17, from May to September - from 9 to 19, December 24 - from 9.30 to 14 (last entry)

Mirabelle palace and gardens

The Mirabelle Palace was built in 1606 and was originally called the Altenau Palace. Later it was renamed Mirabelle, which translated from Italian means "delightful" and "beautiful". Today, the Mirabelle Palace serves as a working office for the mayor of the city and the city government, so most of the premises are inaccessible to the public.

However, tourists can still visit the Marble Hall, which previously served as a banquet hall for princes and archbishops, and the staircase with angels. And the Mirabellgarten gardens can also compete in the Viennese gardens in the Belvedere.

Admission to the palace and gardens is free for adults and children.

How to get there: bus no. 25 and 27, trolleybuses no. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, stop Mirabellgarten or Mirabellplatz

The address: Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg

Working hours:

The Marble Room: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm, Tuesday and Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Staircase with angels: daily from 8 am to 6 pm

Gardens: 6 AM to Sunset

House of Mozart

Lovers of Mozart's creativity should definitely visit two places - the house where the famous composer was born and the house where he lived. They are located relatively close to each other (5 minutes walk), and inspection of both will not take much time, so we combined these two places in one point.

Mozart's residence - Mozart-Wohnhaus - is located on the right bank of the Salzach. Here you can see exhibitions that tell the story of the Mozart family and the old interiors in which the family lived. The site was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, but was carefully restored and reopened in 1996.

Entrance fee: for adults - 10 €, children 15-18 years old - 4 €, 6-14 years old - 3.50 €, children under 6 years old - free, family ticket - 21 €.

How to get there: trams No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, bus No. 20, 25, 27, 28, 840, Theatergasse or Rathaus stop

The address: Makartpl. 8, 5020 Salzburg

Working hours: daily from 9 am to 5.30 pm (last entry at 5 pm), in July and August from 8.30 am to 7 pm.

Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in the Hagenauer House at 9 Getreidegasse, where this event, significant for the world of music, is still remembered today. The house was named after its owner, a spice merchant and close friend of the Mozart family. The Mozart Museum was opened here in 1880 and after that it has been transformed more than once.

The cost of admission and opening hours are the same as for the Mozart Museum at his residence.

You can buy a combined ticket to both Mozart Museums for 17 € for adults, 6 € for children 15-18 years old, 5 € for children 6-14 years old. A family ticket costs 36 €.

How to get there: on the same trams and buses or on foot.

The address: Getreidegasse 9, 5020 Salzburg

Natural History Museum

The history of the cathedral begins in 744, when the first Christian church was built in the city. Since then, it was completely burned several times, and during the Second World War it was damaged during the bombing. The cathedral acquired its modern look only by 1959.

By the way, it was here that Mozart was baptized.

How to get there:buses no. 20, 25, 28, 840 and trolleybuses no. 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, stop Rathaus or Mozartsteg

The address: Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg

Working hours: the schedule according to which tourists are allowed into the cathedral changes every 1-2 months, and in addition, the schedule may change due to the holding of church services. Therefore, see the most relevant information.

Hellbrunn Palace and Fun Fountains

You can buy tickets to the zoo separately, or you can take a combined ticket to the palace and the zoo. The price of an adult ticket is 10.50 € (separate) and 21.50 € (combined), a child ticket (from 4 to 14 years old) - 4.50 € or 9.50 €, for young people from 15 to 19 years old - 7 € or 9.50 €. Family ticket (parents + child) costs 24.50 € (+ 4 € for each additional child) or 48.50 € (+ 6.50 € for each additional child).

How to get there: bus number 25, stop Zoo Salzburg (immediately after Schloss Hellbrunn)

The address:Hellbrunnerstraße 60, 5081 Anif

Working hours: September-October - daily from 9 am to 6 pm (last entrance at 5 pm), November-December - from 9 am to 4:30 pm (last entrance at 4 pm). Work schedule for other months.

Of course, these are not all the attractions of Salzburg. The places we have listed will be enough to spend a day or two in Salzburg, and if you want to stay longer, this city will surely find something to entertain you.

Indeed, in order to explore all the interesting places of Salzburg in one day, it is best to go on a sightseeing tour on the Hop on Hop off bus. The cost of such an excursion is only 16 euros. However, if you still do not want to travel by bus, but prefer to travel on foot (which is very economical) - here is a rough route plan for you.

Reinerstrasse, a 5-minute walk from the train station, will lead you directly to the beautiful architectural and park ensemble with a wonderful name - Mirabell. By the way, in translation this word means - beauty. Truly - both the snow-white palace and the surrounding park zone of magical beauty fully correspond to their name. Crowds of inquisitive tourists wander between the park beds, in the park alleys one can see sculptures familiar to us from mythological subjects, and in the "Garden of the Dwarfs" - unusual figurines of dwarfs. You can walk here with pleasure, but not for long. By the way, the park of the Mirabell Palace is considered the brightest representative of gardening art and is very popular. And in the palace itself, wedding ceremonies are held nowadays, and couples come here from different countries, despite the long queues.

Walking around the entire park and having a good look at its beauty, you will come to the Makarta Square. She is known for the fact that the Mozart family lived here for 7 years, until the whole family moved to Vienna. Today a museum is open in this house. To visit Salzburg museums economically, you should purchase the Salzburg Card.

From the museum along Linzergasse street you will need to walk one block, and then, passing through the arch of house number 14, go out to the most interesting sight of the city - Mount Kapuzinerberg. In fact, this is one of the city's three hills, but at its top there is a functioning monastery. In the Middle Ages, there was a fortress that protected the city from enemy raids. There are two ways to go up and down the mountain - either by stairs or by a slightly longer serpentine road. For such a difficult climb, you will undoubtedly receive a reward - you will have a magnificent view of the city center and its famous Hohensalzburg fortress.

After you have gotten enough of the city views, you will need to go down and cross the nearest bridge to the opposite side of the Salzach River. Walking straight along this road, you will find yourself in the Old Town, and on its main shopping street - Getreidegasse. It was on this street, in house number 9, that the future great Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and lived for a long time.

If you are a little tired, then you can relax a little, especially since on the way you will come across an amazing public garden with cucumbers located near the Kollegienkirche church. Buy yourself some sausage bun on the square and relax on the bench.

I must say that a lot is connected with the great Mozart in Salzburg. A bridge and a music festival, a monument and a square, two museums, liquor and sweets are named after him. Also widely popular kugel "Mozartkugel Salzburger" is made by hand according to old technologies from chocolate with the addition of marzipan filling. If you want to try it, then it is best to do it at Getreidegasse, in Fürst - an old Salzburg pastry shop, with a Mozart melange coffee. The confectionery itself, and the whole street, is decorated with original signs with curlicues, which are stylized in antique style. On this street you will find an abundance of cafes, shops and restaurants where you can grab a light meal and take a break from the trip. The city hall is located on the same street, as well as the Cathedral, in which not only the parents were married, but also subsequently baptized the future genius.

The further destination of your trip is the Hohensalzburg fortress, which you saw from the top of the mountain. In order not to waste time, use the funicular located near the Cathedral - on Festungasse Street. Although Hohensalzburg is called a castle, it is rather a small town with its own streets and squares. In the period from XI to XVI century, the castle was a real fortress. Its main tower houses three museums, which tell about the military history of the castle, as well as a puppet museum, intended mainly for children. If you look beyond the castle walls, you can enjoy stunning views of the city. But the best thing is to go up to the observation deck. You can take an audio guide and even in Russian and listen to an interesting story about the fortress. It will take you at least 3-4 hours to inspect the fortress. If you're tired, take a break at the cafe on the territory of the fortress

If you still have time and energy left, visit the Salzburg Gallery in the Residence. It contains the richest collection of paintings from the 16th - 19th centuries, besides, there is a very luxurious setting. The gallery often hosts exhibitions, so it is likely that you will find yourself at one of them.

But the masterpieces of art related to the 20th century can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art. It has two branches - in the gallery located on the slope of the Mönchsberg mountain, above the Anton Neumeier platz and in the art gallery - Rupertinum, located opposite the Palais des Festivals. In addition to paintings, the museum displays over 20 thousand photographs.

Another interesting museum where you can get acquainted with the history of the city is the Salzburg Museum. The main building of this museum, built in 1588, is located on Residenzplatz, and in addition to it there are several branches of the museum in the city.

A very unusual church museum, located in the Kollegienkirche (the building of the University Church). It was built in the 17th century in the Baroque style. For this most beautiful church in Europe, the great Mozart specially wrote a Mass, which is performed for 40 hours during the service at Pentecost.

Of course, there are many more museums and interesting places in Salzburg, but for this you will either have to stay in the city a little longer, or visit it again.

The charming Salzburg lies in the Salzach Valley amid the picturesque Alps. The hills within the city offer breathtaking views of the mountain range - covered with silvery snow in winter and emerald green in summer.

Salzburg is the birthplace of the incomparable Mozart, the birthplace of his musical genius. The city has a large number of concert halls and temples where classical music is played. In summer, Salzburg hosts the iconic Opera Festival, which attracts the best performers from all over the world.

The streets of Salzburg are mixed with medieval and Baroque architecture, which gives the city a unique and enchanting look. The austere Romanesque look of the Hohensalzburg Fortress is diluted with the symmetrical lines of classic cathedrals and Baroque mansions, and the narrow stone streets contrast with the wide green lawns of the palace landscape parks.

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The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.

Salzburg's main square, located in the old part of the city. The architectural ensemble of the area was formed by the 17th century. Around the square is the residence of the archbishop, the cathedral, burgher mansions of the XVI-XVII centuries. The centerpiece is the magnificent Baroque fountain. It was built by order of Guidobald von Thun, Archbishop of Salzburg in the 1660s. Skilled Italian craftsmen worked on the sculptures.

A wide square in the old part of Salzburg, located right under the walls of the city fortress. The baroque buildings nearby are the residences of the higher clergy. The most attractive composition for tourists is the modern monument to Paul Fuerst. This pastry chef invented the famous Mozartkugel sweets. The structure is made in the form of a golden ball on a stand, crowned with a human figure.

Romanesque castle of the XI century, erected under Archbishop Gebhard. The severe bulk of the fortress rises above the city and is its architectural dominant. Over the past centuries, the castle has been completed and fortified many times, gradually turning it into an almost impregnable bastion. For nine centuries, Hohensalzburg has stood against the backdrop of the picturesque Alps, during which time it withstood several sieges, managed to serve as a barracks and a gloomy prison.

The palace and park complex was erected at the beginning of the 17th century and rebuilt in a Baroque manner in 1727. After a fire in 1818, it was practically rebuilt, based on the calm neoclassical style. "Mirabelle" in translation from Italian means "beautiful". The palace was erected for the secret wife of Archbishop von Raithenau, after his deposition until the 19th century, other Salzburg archbishops lived here. The complex was later transferred to the city authorities.

The elegant Hellbrunn is 6 kilometer away. from Salzburg. It was erected at the beginning of the 17th century for Archbishop M. Zittikus according to the design of the architect S. Solari. A Mannerist park is laid out in front of the palace, decorated with figures of stone monsters, fountains, secret grottoes and artificial ponds. The interior decoration of Helbrunn is quite luxurious, especially the main hall and the music lounge.

The palace is located in the southern part of Salzburg. It was erected for Archbishop Leopold Firmian in the 18th century. The architectural project was developed by a monk of the Order of St. Benedict, who was also a talented architect. Leopoldskron was intended for the residence of the archbishop and his family. The interior decoration of the palace is dominated by a slightly pretentious rococo style with rich murals.

The former archbishop's residence, which Hitler actively used to organize official receptions in the 20th century. Many political figures have been here, including the closest ally of the Fuhrer B. Mussolini. Today, there is a casino on the territory. The palace complex is surrounded by a picturesque classic English-style park and golf courses. On the territory of the palace there is a restaurant of fine European cuisine.

Salzburg Cathedral, one of the most notable and picturesque sights of the city. This temple houses the baptismal font in which the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized. The majestic facade of the building is made in the architectural style of the early Baroque. The building of the cathedral is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The very first church in its place appeared in the 8th century, until the 17th century the cathedral experienced several fires and destruction, after which it was demolished and completely rebuilt.

The main chapel at the University of Salzburg, located in the heart of the city. The temple was built in the period 1694-1707. designed by I. von Erlach. This master also worked on the architectural plans of the Karlskrihe Church and Schönbrunn Palace located in Vienna. The collegiatekirche is made in the style of the "Habsburg Baroque", the main facade is decorated with ornamental stucco molding in the late Rococo style.

One of the oldest churches in Salzburg, built in the distant VIII century. The church has been rebuilt many times, which is why its appearance has absorbed several architectural styles. Thanks to this fact, the Franciscan church looks unusual and quite interesting. In the 18th-19th centuries, the interior of the building acquired dominant baroque features, and a major restoration of the facade was carried out.

The history of Salzburg began with Nonnberg Abbey. The monastery was founded by Saint Rupert in the 8th century, and from that time it functioned as a convent for noble representatives of aristocratic families (only from the 19th century ordinary girls began to be admitted here). Thanks to the generous donations of wealthy sisters, the abbey has amassed an impressive fortune and began to enjoy serious influence in the surrounding lands.

Active male monastery, founded by the patron saint of Salzburg, Saint Rupert in the 7th century. Unlike Nonnberg Abbey, some parts of the monastery are open to the public. Over the centuries, the complex was rebuilt many times, now its architecture is dominated by an elegant Baroque style. The relics of St. Rupert are buried in the monastery church of St. Peter, as well as the crypt of Sister V.A. Mozart - Anna Maria Mozart.

The cemetery is located next to St. Peter's Abbey in the historic center of Salzburg. This place has long become a unique and priceless historical heritage of the city and is included in the list of the most popular attractions. The remains of many famous townspeople are buried here. The first graves, according to research, appeared in the first centuries of our era. Now in the cemetery you can find the surviving burials of the 12th century.

On the main city square there are two residences of the Archbishop - Old and New. The old building was erected at the beginning of the 12th century and was rebuilt many times. In the 15th century, the residence was rebuilt under Dietrich von Raithenau. Now it houses an art gallery. The building of the New Residence was erected at the beginning of the 17th century; today it is given over to the Sattler City Museum.

The house located at the address: Getreidegasse, number 9. Here in the period 1747 - 1773. the family of the great musician lived. The future genius was born in this house. The museum was created in 1880 with the support of the International Mozart Foundation. The museum exposition consists of various items belonging to the family and personally to Wolfgang Amadeus. Among the exhibits are a children's violin and a musician's harpsichord, letters, portraits, scores.

House on Marktplatz, where Mozart and his family lived in one of the apartments until 1780. Within the walls of this apartment, many immortal works of the brilliant musician were created. In 1944, the building was destroyed by a bomb, so nothing remained of the old interior. The house was restored in the 90s. XX century funded by the International Mozart Foundation. A small collection consists of the maestro's personal belongings, musical instruments and interior items.

A popular entertainment center and museum especially loved by children. The exhibition is located in two buildings on eight floors, includes more than 30 halls and a full-fledged scientific center. In the House of Nature you can learn a lot about the fauna and flora of Austria and other countries of the world, learn a lot of useful historical information, take a trip through the human body and look at prehistoric dinosaurs.

The history of the theater began in the second half of the 18th century with the production of "The Grace of Princes" by author K. Schmidt. Schiller's early plays were often staged on the stage. Throughout its existence, the theater has changed its name more than once. The old building was demolished in 1892. The modern building appeared in the 1940s. XX century. Currently, the Landesteater is the main theater stage in the Federal State of Salzburg.

The conservatory and concert hall named after V.A. Mozart. The Mozerteum was founded in 1870 as an international foundation to help talented young musicians. Ten years later, a music school was opened on its basis. In 1924 Mozerteum received the status of a conservatory. Here students learn to play a variety of instruments, conductor's profession, music theory and musical creation.

The Salzburg Puppet Theater has existed since 1913 and is considered the oldest in Europe. For more than 100 years of work, he has gained worldwide popularity. Both children and adults go to the theater performances with pleasure. The central place in the repertoire is occupied by works performed with the accompaniment of music by V.A. Mozart. Operas, ballets, dramatic plays, operettas are performed with the participation of puppets.

A picturesque street in the old town, which has long been considered the center of Salzburg's trade. To this day, it houses the city's best (and most expensive) shops with quirky signage and almost museum-like interiors. Getreidegasse houses boutiques of world brands and local shops, which are already a couple of hundred years old. The street begins at the Residenzplatz and crosses the entire old part of Salzburg.

A modern and quite unusual museum, created on the basis of the collection of aircraft of the founder of the energy drink "Red Bull". The museum is located on the territory of Salzburg Airport. There are many rare items in Hangar-7: sports aircraft models, light recreational aircraft and much more. The museum has a restaurant with excellent author's cuisine.

An imposing shopping center with over 100 stores. Here you can find both expensive designer items and products at more democratic and affordable prices. There are cafes on the territory of the shopping center, various entertainment events for adults and children are organized, concerts are held. The Europark shopping center is a major leisure center for families in Salzburg.

In past centuries, the Kapuzinberg hill was part of the Salzburg fortification system, but in 1594 a monastery was built on its top by the will of Archbishop W. Dietrich von Raithenau. Now the mountain is used as a place for walking and recreation in the bosom of nature. Convenient hiking trails are laid along gentle slopes. From the top of the Kapuzinberg, a picturesque view of Salzburg, the surrounding valleys and spurs of the Alps opens.

Like any solid European zoo, the Salzburg Zoo supports the concept of a natural animal habitat. They try to keep the animals in conditions close to natural ones. The territory of the zoo is divided into zones: "savannah", "steppe", "mountains", "forest" and others. Each animal is kept in a corresponding "natural zone", which creates the most comfortable conditions for the health and life of the zoo inhabitants.