OVERVIEW
Salzburg is dubbed the 'Rome of the North' because of its many churches. It is a compact town easy to get around on foot.
Salzburg is packed with attractions: churches, mansions, museums. The old city offers all of those on a small surface.
On the outskirts of the city is one of Salzburg’s top attractions Hellbrunn Castle. Its water gardens seen in The Sound of Music are great fun especially for kids: When Archbishop Markus Sitticus built the place in the 1600s he had trick fountains mounted in the floors and walls. To satisfy his quirky sense of humor he occasionally sprayed his guests by activating a secret mechanism.
SIGHTS
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Accessible on foot or by funicular railway (station in the Festungsgasse). The largest fully-preserved fortress in central Europe. Built in 1077, greatly extended under Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach around 1500, completed under Prince Archbishop Max Gandolf Kuenberg in 1681. Late Gothic secular rooms.
Mirabell Palace, Mirabell Gardens
Mirabellplatz. Originally called 'Altenau', Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich had the palace built in 1606 for Salome Alt. Reconstructed by Lukas von Hildebrandt 1721-1727, rebuilt after the disastrous town fire in 1818. Monumental staircase with figures by G.R. Donner. Marble Hall, used today for wedding ceremonies and concerts. Seat of the mayor of Salzburg.
The Mirabell Gardens with groups of statues depicting figures from Greek mythology, marble vases designed by Fischer von Erlach. Natural Theatre, Bastionsgarten, 'Dwarf Garden'.
Residenz
Since 1120. Newly erected from 1600 to 1619. Prince Archbishop F.A. Harrach had the State Rooms decorated and furnished under the supervision of Lukas von Hildebrandt (1709-1727). Murals and ceiling frescoes by J.M. Rottmayr and Martino Altomonte.
Mozart's Residence
Makartplatz 8, phone 88 34 54 -40, fax 87 29 24. Where W.A. Mozart lived from 1773 - 1780. The rooms formerly occupied by the Mozart family on the first floor were turned into a museum documenting the history of the building and the life of the Mozart family in this house.
Linzer Gasse
Historical street on the right bank of river Salzach at the foot of Capucin Mountain with old burgher houss, beautifully restored shops and a fine pathway on Capucin Mountain, lined with the Stations of the Cross. Breathtaking view over the city from the mountain.
Steingasse
One of the oldest streets in town which has kept its medieval ambiance until today.
Museum of Natural History
World-famous natural history collection, aquarium, reptile collection, outer-space show.
Salzburg Baroque Museum
Mirabell Gardens, Orangerie, phone 87 74 32, fax 87 74 32-17, www: http://www.land-sbg.gv.at/kultur-sport/museen. 17th and 18th century European art in preliminary sketches of the artists.
'Bürgerspital' Museum (Toy collection)
Toy collektion, arts and crafts, hostorical musical instruments.
Fortress Museum
Hohensalzburg Fortress, phone 84 41 45, fax 84 11 34-10. www: http://www.land-sbg.gv.at/kultur-sport/museeen. Fortress history, Salzburg weapons and instruments of torture.
Rainer Museum
Hohensalzburg Fortress, memorial site of the former personal regiment (of the Archduke Rainer).
World of Marionettes
Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mönchsberg 34, phone and fax 84 95 55, Marionette Museum - exhibits from numerous countries together with famous marionettes from the Salzburg Marionette Theatre.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 9, phone 80 42-23 36 or 25 41, fax 80 42-25 42, e-mail: rupertinum@land-sbg.gv.at, www: http://www.land-sbg.gv.at/kultur-sport/museen. 20th century paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs..
Mozart Sound and Film Museum
in Mozart's Residence, Makartplatz 8, tel. 88 34 54, fax 87 29 24. Archive Contains material relating to the interpretation of Mozart's works, documentary and feature films.
Folklore Museum
in the 'Monatsschlössl' (1615), phone 82 00 03-21, fax 84 11 34- 10, www: http://www.land-sbg.gv.at/kultur-sport/museen. Folk-art, folk customs, devotional objects.
Salzburg Museum of Art and Art History
Main Building, Museumsplatz 1, tel. 84 22 34-0, fax 84 11 34-10, www: http://www.land-sbg.gv.at/kultur-sport/museen. Exhibitions showing objects of art and cultural history from the City and Province of Salzburg.
SHOPPING
Getreidegasse
Countless elaborately ornamented signs, artistic portals and romantic arcaded courtyards provide the perfect backdrop for the hustle and bustle of this busy shopping lane.
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