Salzburg is a
beautiful old city located close to the German boarder. The city is
in one of Austria´s smaller provinces but is one of the most important
for the tourist industry. Every year thousands of visitors from all
over the world come to visit the "small paradise" of Salzburg.
Salzburg is famous
for its cultural tradition that extends far into the past. Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart represents the high point of Classical music
tradition. The city attracts thousands of art and culture lovers who
annually visit the world-renowned Salzburg Festival, founded in
1920. Overlooking the magical city stands the impressive
Hohensalzburg Fortress which was built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard
and later enlarged by Archbishop Leonhard Von Keutschach from
1495-1519. It is the largest, fully preserved fortress in central
Europe.
Anyone who visits Salzburg will be enchanted by its charming
character and magical landscape. The ancient Linzergasse, a street
located at the foot of the Kapuzinerberg, and the Getreidegasse,
just across the bridge, and situated in the old town, are a shoppers
paradise. All lined with quality fashion houses, restaurants,
hotels, and bars. Salzburg is as popular in winter as it is in
summer. Many people come to Salzburg to ski as the city is only a
short ride away from many major skiing resorts.
This is a city that you will fall in love with.