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Indeed, in order to explore all the interesting places in 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 don’t want to travel by bus, but prefer to travel on foot (which is very economical), here is a rough route plan.

Rainerstrasse, located a 5-minute walk from the train station, will lead you directly to the most beautiful architectural and park ensemble with a wonderful name - Mirabell. By the way, translated this word means beauty. Truly, both the snow-white palace and the surrounding park area of ​​magical beauty fully correspond to their name. Crowds of inquisitive tourists wander between the park's flower beds; in the alleys of the park you can see sculptures familiar to us from mythological scenes, and in the "Garden of Gnomes" - unusual figurines of dwarfs. You can enjoy a walk here, but not for long. By the way, the park of the Mirabell Palace is considered the brightest representative of landscape gardening art and is very popular. And in our time, wedding ceremonies are held in the palace itself, and couples come here from different countries, despite long queues.

After walking around the entire park and having a good look at its beauty, you will come out to Makart Square. It is famous for the fact that the Mozart family lived here for 7 years, until the whole family moved to Vienna. Today, a museum is opened in this house. To visit Salzburg's museums economically, you should purchase a Salzburg Card.

From the museum along Linzergasse you will need to walk one block, and then, passing through the arch of house No. 14, you will come to the most interesting landmark of the city - Mount Kapuzinerberg. In fact, this is one of the three city hills, but on its top there is a working monastery. In the Middle Ages there was a fortress there that protected the city from enemy raids. There are two ways to go up and down the mountain - either along the stairs or along a slightly longer serpentine road. You will undoubtedly be rewarded for such a difficult climb - you will have a magnificent view of the city center and its famous Hohensalzburg Fortress.

After you have had 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 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, you can rest a little, especially since along the way you will come across an amazing little park with cucumbers, located near the Kollegienkirche church. Buy yourself some bun with sausage in the square and relax on a bench.

It must be said 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 candy are named after him. Also, the widely popular Mozartkugel Salzburger kugel is made by hand using ancient technologies from chocolate with the addition of marzipan filling. If you want to try it, the best place to do it is in Getreidegasse, at Fürst, an old Salzburg confectionery, washed down with Mozart melange coffee. The confectionery itself, and the entire street, are decorated with the most original signs with curlicues, which are stylized as antique. On this street you will find an abundance of cafes, shops and restaurants where you can have a light snack and take a break from your travels. On the same street is the city hall, as well as the Cathedral, in which not only the parents were married, but also where the future genius was subsequently baptized.

The further destination of your journey 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 the 11th to the 16th centuries, the castle was a real fortress. Its main tower houses three museums, which tell the story of the castle's military history, as well as a puppet museum, mainly for children. If you look beyond the castle walls, you can admire stunning views of the city. But it is best to go up to the observation deck. You can take an audio guide, even in Russian, and listen to an interesting story about the fortress. It will take you at least 3-4 hours to explore the fortress. If you are tired, take a break in a cafe on the territory of the fortress.

If you still have time and energy left, visit the Salzburg gallery in the Residence. There is a rich collection of paintings from the 16th – 19th centuries, and the furnishings are very luxurious. The gallery often hosts exhibitions, so it is likely that you will find yourself at one of them.

But masterpieces of art associated with 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 Anton Neumayer Platz, and in the art gallery - Rupertinum, located opposite the Palais des Festivals. In addition to paintings, the museum exhibits include 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 the Residenzplatz square, and besides it there are several other branches of the museum in the city.

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

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

Most tourists get to Salzburg via two routes by train from Vienna or Munich. Having a 5-day vacation in Vienna, we gave preference to the trip. We went with 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. The Nonnberg convent was founded nearby, with Rupert's niece as abbess. In 798, Emperor Charlemagne awarded the status of an archbishopric to the small town that grew up around the monasteries and the surrounding lands. For the next thousand years, Salzburg was ruled by prince-archbishops, who built palaces and churches, parks and castles in the city, becoming 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: check the map before starting your walk. Otherwise, there will be a route that I will describe below. It is not the most optimal in terms of energy expenditure, which is not unlimited for tourists. 10 sights of Salzburg that you can watch in one day:

Mount Kapuzinerberg

We got to the mountain from the embankment, going deeper into the quarter. A steep staircase, divided into several flights, leads up the mountain. It’s not difficult to find the stairs; there is a wine library nearby at the foot of the mountain. On the other side, 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 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 16th-17th centuries by order of Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Reitenau. There is no access for tourists there.

It’s worth climbing the mountain; it offers a stunning panorama of Salzburg and the floodplain of the Salzach River, as well as a beautiful view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. At the front of the mountain there is a dilapidated wall of a medieval fortress. In one of the towers there is a restaurant and an open-air cafe where you can go to the toilet. Going down the gentle serpentine road is a real pleasure; the winding road will lead to the next attraction.

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Hohensalzburg Fortress is located on Mount Untersberg. You can get there on foot or by cable car. Since we were descending along the serpentine road from Mount Kapuzinerberg, we found ourselves in the middle of the walking path. After purchasing tickets at the box office, the hardest and steepest climb begins. Especially for tourists, a wooden flooring with cross beams has been laid in the courtyard of the fortress.

Hohensalzburg is more than a castle. Founded in 1077 by order of Archbishop Gephard, it grew to become an entire city. Since the 12th century, large-scale salt mining has been carried out in Salzburg, which is why the name of the city is Salz - salt. Throughout the Middle Ages, the fortress was expanded and completed; about 7 iterations of construction passed before the castle acquired its current appearance. The fortress reached enormous proportions during the reign of Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach. A remarkable fact of history is that the fortress was never 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 amazing views of the old city with many of the sights of Salzburg, which I will discuss below. From the walls of Hohensalzburg you can see the city in detail, the main thing is not to rush. There are several museums within the castle walls. The museum exhibition is dedicated to the history of the archbishopric and the city of Salzburg, as well as the military history of the area. Every generation must have heroes. It is best to take an audio guide and walk with him through the gloomy halls and under the low arches of the medieval corridors. Get to know 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 the tour of Hohensalzburg Castle.

Salzburg Cathedral

Music was playing below, people were walking. There was a holiday in Salzburg, a local beer festival. After the Hohensalzburg fortress we found ourselves at a “noisy party”. We passed the Salzburg Cathedral quite quickly, as there were countless people around. Mozart was baptized in the Cathedral, a tourist brand not only of Salzburg, but of the whole of Austria.

Salzburg Cathedral is located at the intersection of Residenzplatz and Domplatz squares. Its silhouette with a majestic dome has a replicated postcard look. An example of a Renaissance building brought to perfection. The height of the cathedral is about 80 meters. The facade, made of marble, is decorated with two symmetrically located 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 Bishops Virgil and Rupert, canonized.

Getreidegasse

After passing the Cathedral we found ourselves on the main historical street – Getreidegasse. An open-air historical monument, the main artery of the old city. On the street, the ambience of a medieval city has been revived; many souvenir shops and shops are decorated with forged signs of merchants and craftsmen. From Getreidegasse, either alleys or courtyards lead towards the city blocks.

Mozart's house

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

Mozart's second house

When the composer became independent, he moved to another house on the opposite bank of the Salzach. The Mozart Museum is now open in this house. All that remained of the original house was the dance hall; 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 Mirabelle, which means beauty. The snow-white palace and magically beautiful park area fully correspond to its name. One of the most romantic stories in Austria is connected with Mirabell Palace. The palace was built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Reitenau for the merchant daughter Salome Alt, who was his mistress. A man in love built a huge, magnificent palace in the Baroque style, which was named Altenau. After the death of Wolf Dietrich, the palace passed to his successor, Markus von Hohenem, who gave the palace a new name - Mirabelle.

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 moldings above some of the windows. The romantic setting of the palace, the lush decoration of its halls and the wonderful garden with a huge fountain surrounded by sculptures of the Elements attracts lovers of romance here. Various celebrations are regularly held in the palace halls. Marriage ceremonies are held in the Marble Hall of the Mirabell Palace; couples come from all over the world. Also in the Mirabell Palace are the office of the Salzburg burgomaster and the city administration.

Mirabell Palace Park

Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Reitenau, who was in love, did not manage to build just one palace; he ordered the Mirabell gardens with fountains and sculptures to be built nearby. The park was designed by the famous architect Fischer von Erlach. The Mirabell Palace and Park are a single whole, a 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 Grand Parterre, which contains statues of ancient Roman gods. Newlyweds consider it a good tradition to take a walk in the park and take photos.

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. The dwarf sculptures are relatively small, about 70 centimeters tall. The gnomes keep a vigilant watch over tourists so that no one penetrates the secret of the palace treasures.

The first 28 dwarfs were placed in the park in 1715. The unsightly figures were strange and even scary, which Ludwig the First of Bavaria did not like; by his order, the gnomes were sold off. Many years later, the dwarves began to be returned to their homeland; to date, 15 dwarfs have been returned. The gnomes personify the activities of the local residents. Among them you can recognize a brewer, a merchant, a scientist, a carpenter, a hunter and others. Among the 15 gnomes, there is only one woman, symbolizing gardening.

Fountain sculpture of Pegasus

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

Monument to Paracelsus

The Paracelsus Monument in Salzburg is located behind the Mirabell Garden, at the intersection of Schwartzstrasse and Oerpergstrasse. Paracelsus is a famous alchemist, physician and occultist. Paracelsus for a long time 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 Weiner brothers 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 an outbreak of plague in Sterzing in 1534, resorting to his own methods of treatment.

Spring photographs of Salzburg.

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

The Alpine peak Untersberg rises very close to the central square of the city.

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

What to see in Salzburg in 1 day? Travelers are attracted to this place by its authenticity, unique nature, originality and attractions that have accumulated here over several centuries. Despite the fact that Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria, for a solo traveler it can easily be explored in one day with a clear itinerary.

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 around the streets will not be difficult.

Hohensalzburg Fortress

• The ancient building is currently about 900 years old, but even today the city authorities maintain the architectural monument in excellent condition. Over its long history, the fortress was never used by the city authorities. In ancient times it was used as a prison, and later as a military unit. In our modern era, this castle with extraordinary architecture has been turned into a museum with a large number of halls 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 that lie beyond the castle.
• The fortress can be visited at any time of the year, but depending on the month, visiting times vary. 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 visiting are available for both children and adults, as well as family format. The price starts from 7 euros per child and reaches 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 take a ride on the funicular

• This architectural monument was erected in 1606 and at that time was called Altenau. Later the name was changed to Mirabelle, which means “beautiful” in Austrian.
• Today, this ancient building serves as the residence of the mayor and the city government council, therefore, as an architectural heritage, it is limited in visiting and most of the territory is inaccessible to tourists. The main attraction, where visitors are still allowed, is the Marble Hall and the famous staircase with sculptures of angels
• Travelers should definitely visit the luxurious garden located near the palace. Its extraordinary landscape can compete in beauty and scale even with 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. You can get into the garden as early as 6:00 am and watch sunrise and sunset there. But the Marble Hall, where formal balls and feasts of archbishops were held in ancient times, can be visited from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 16:00, and on Friday only from 13:00 to 16:00

Mozart's house

• Every person who respects music, and especially fans of classical symphonies, should visit this attraction in their lifetime. 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 is not difficult to see them
• The residence of the Mozart family itself is located on the right bank of the city river. In a beautiful and large house you can see interiors untouched by time and people, in which the great composer and his family lived, and also view thematic compositions on the theme of his work
• Unfortunately, everything you see is mostly manual labor and memories of ancestors, restored in 1996, since this place was bombed and heavily damaged during the Second World War
• You can visit Mozart's residence and 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 will be 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 among tourists. It’s nice to come here more than once, and also to bring your children with you. Exhibitions of technological achievements often take place here, and there is also an entire scientific center located here.
• In the building of the Natural History Museum there is an extraordinary sized terrarium, which attracts connoisseurs from all over the world. Many consider it one of the most interesting and unusual in Europe
• Here is located almost the largest collection of various fish in modern history. Here you can see such terrifying predators as piranhas, sharks and octopuses. The aquarium opens every day at 9:00 and closes at 17:00, except New Year's holidays
• Ticket prices range from 8 euros for an adult tourist, to 5 euros for a child and 20 euros for a family of three

Cathedral

• The Salzburg Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church is also located in the very center of the city, a little closer to its northern part. It can be considered the heritage center of the ancient city. The history of this historical monument dates back to the distant year 744, when Bishop Virgil built the first Christian church on this site. This building has not survived to this day in its original form, since 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 noteworthy is that the Cathedral of Saints Rupert and Virgil is simply huge, it has 11 altars, as many as 5 organs and many bells that were made by blacksmiths back in the 16th century. The huge halls contain up to 900 seats alone, 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 schedule for visiting this active architectural heritage is constantly changing, so before planning your route, you must check the current visiting times on the official website and the period of scheduled 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 in the city excursion program. Its foundation dates back to the 17th century, as do most of the archaeological remains of the old city. This ancient complex includes the luxurious Hellbrunn Palace itself with a small Mountschloss building of the same bohemian type, which was presumably used for hunting purposes. What is noteworthy is that Mountschloss translated means “castle on an elevated platform.” In addition, the palace network also includes the world famous stone Mechanical Theater, the Folklore Museum and the huge gardens around the castles

• It must be admitted that the Austrians have extraordinary skill in landscape design, which stretches over vast hectares. In this park you will find not just magnificent nature - it will be works of art made from plants, stones and other gardening tools
• It is also recommended to pay special attention during the tourist route to the so-called Fun Fountains - these are incredibly diverse and skillful structures, with jumping, pouring and flowing blue water. These compositions are also complemented by human-sized statues and various fauna, for example, amusing birds of paradise. The very comical nature of the name, of course, implies a slight catch, and it lies in the fact that water is always supplied to the fountain statues unexpectedly and the idea itself is to douse a passerby with cool water. Therefore, it is better to come here in the warm season to enjoy the moment to the fullest.
• 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 until 21:00. The price for visiting all monuments will be from 6 euros for children over 6 years old, 13 euros for an adult and as much as 27 euros for a family of three people

Salzburg is a wonderful city, which is located in the western part of the world. The peculiarity of this city is that it has retained all the charm of medieval Austrian cities. This city has preserved magnificent architecture that embodies the history of the greatness of archbishops and princes. The literal name of the city is Salt Fortress. The city is located at the foot of the Alps, west of Vienna and east of Munich.

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If you have limited time to travel from Salzburg, it would be most advisable to book a sightseeing tour of the city, which includes the main attractions of this place. Experienced guides will tell you what to see in Salzburg in 1 day.

Mirabell Palace

The best place to start exploring the city of Salzburg is this main attraction – Mirabell Palace. The history of this castle is surrounded by a colossal number of legends, which make it even more attractive to tourists. A visit to the castle will take no more than two hours in total.

Not far from the castle there is another attraction - the Kapuzinerberg hill. This place is very picturesque and reaches a height of 636 meters. Locals often call this hill a mountain, however, this is not true. From the top of the Kapuzinerberg hill there is a magnificent view of the entire city. Having climbed to the top, tourists have the opportunity to visit the Catholic Church and the active monastery of the Capuchin Order. From here you have a beautiful view of the fortress wall. This place is very quiet; those who want to be alone with their thoughts and enjoy peace often come here.

Mozart House Museum

A visit to the Mozart House Museum is an opportunity that should not be missed when in Vienna and its surroundings.

Mozart didn’t just stay in this house - he lived here from 17 to 25 years old. After this, the young composer moved to live in the capital.

During the Second World War, this cultural monument suffered significant destruction. Over time, it was restored and today there is a functioning museum of the brilliant composer. The museum presents a collection of a wide variety of musical instruments, as well as exhibits that can tell a lot about the life and work of the great composer. This museum is worth a visit for anyone who is a fan of classical music. It is here, in Salzburg, that you can see with your own eyes the house where Mozart lived and the building where he worked. These architectural monuments are located close to each other.

The mansion, which belonged to the Mozart family, is located on the banks of the Salza River. This house-museum has preserved an interior that has not been disturbed by time. Thematic exhibitions dedicated to the life and work of the composer are also collected here. Unfortunately, most of the exhibits were destroyed during bombing during the Second World War. In 1996, many exhibits were restored manually by restorers.

You can watch Mozart's residence from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the summer months the museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For children under 6 years old admission is free.

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Hohensalzburg Fortress is another attraction that can be explored in 1 day, moving along the route from Vienna to Salzburg. This ancient fortress dates back more than 900 years, but remains in excellent condition thanks to the efforts of the city authorities.

1. Over the years During its existence, this structure performed a wide variety of functions. The very first of these was the function of a city prison. Subsequently, the fortress was transferred to a military unit.
2. In our time this fortress serves as a museum with a huge number of exhibition halls.
3. Hohensalzburg is located on top of a mountain, so its visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding hills and plains.

Visiting the fortress is possible throughout the year, but the opening hours of the museum complex may vary depending on the season. Tickets for visitors may have different prices; there are rates for adults, children and families. Tourists will be accompanied by a professional guide who speaks Russian. In addition to the fortress itself, tourists will be taken to the fortress hall and introduced to the unusual museum of puppets. There is also the opportunity to admire the princely chambers and ride the funicular.

Salzburg Cathedral

The local Cathedral is a very unusual and very picturesque place. The cathedral was designed by Italian architects. It is located in the central part of the city, a little to the north. This place is considered the center of the ancient part of the city.

The cathedral has gained worldwide fame thanks to its organ, which consists of 4,000 pipes.

1. This architectural monument traces its history back to 744. At that time, by order of Bishop Virgil, the first Christian church was erected on this site.
2. Over my long life The building was repeatedly subjected to fires and destruction, after which it was restored.
3. During the Second World War the building was destroyed to the ground.
4. Nowadays the building was restored in Baroque style. Today this majestic structure has a height of 32 meters. The cathedral has several colossal domes and tall towers. The cathedral has 11 altars, many bells and 5 organs. The cathedral's bells were cast back in the 16th century.
5. In the halls of the cathedral there are 900 seats. If you believe the statements of the guides, this building can accommodate up to 10 thousand people at a time.
6. It is in this magnificent cathedral The great Mozart was baptized.

The opening hours of this grandiose cathedral are constantly changing. Therefore, if you want to visit the Cathedral, find out the hours of services in advance. This can be done on the official website. Based on the information received, you can plan your route in such a way as to visit the maximum number of places in one day.

Salzburg is a fairly small city, but nevertheless, there are many interesting attractions located on its territory. If you only have a few hours in Salzurg, then for ease of orientation in the city I offer the top 10 attractions around the old town that every tourist should definitely visit.

If you came to Salzburg by train, then in the square near the railway station, take bus 1, 3, 4, 5 and get to the Rathaus stop (as soon as you cross the river bridge, get off immediately). In front of you will be the entrance to the old town of Salzburg.

Salzburg itinerary for one day

If you decide to spend just one day in Salzburg, then I offer you a route that includes the most interesting sights of the city. Personally, it took me 2.5 full days to get to know the city well, but most tourists still come to Salzburg from Vienna within one day ( how to get from Vienna to Salzburg).

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Top 10 attractions in Salzburg

On a hill above Salzburg rises either a fortress or a castle called Hohensalzburg. This is one of the largest and best-preserved fortifications in Europe, so passing by such beauty is simply a crime.

The fortress began to be built by Archbishop Gebhard back in 1077. And his further followers expanded and strengthened the original building in every possible way. There is a fortress museum on the territory of Hohensalzburg, for a tour of which you can take an audio guide in Russian. You can also visit medieval apartments here.

You can climb to the fortress on foot or by funicular, which is located behind the Residence Square.

The scale of the main Salzburg Cathedral is amazing. On the territory of a rather compact old town there is a huge church with a magnificent facade and a mighty dome. The cathedral seems to remind us of the strength and power of the archbishops who ruled in Salzburg. The first church on this site was erected in 767, but over time it was changed and rebuilt. The current appearance of the Cathedral is made in the early Baroque style. Entrance inside is free.

3. Old Salzburg Residence

If you want to get an idea of ​​how the archbishops of Salzburg lived, I advise you to go to the museum located in the building of the old residence. Ancient chambers with residential and social rooms are open to tourists. By the way, Mozart gave concerts within these walls more than once. In addition to the chambers, the building has an art gallery (on the fourth floor).

The residence of the archbishops of medieval Salzburg is the Residence Square. It is bordered by the new residence along with the chimes, the Cathedral, the old residence and city facades where there are shops, a bakery and a cafe. In the center of the square stands a beautiful 16th century fountain.

5. Salzburg Museum

Salzburg Museum, located in a magnificent new residence on Mozart Square with a completely new concept. The museum tells about the history of the city. To make viewing the exhibits more interesting, the museum installed multimedia displays.

For twenty-six years, the Mozart family lived on the third floor of the "Hagenauer House" at Getreidegasse 9. The famous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27th, 1756. The house is named after its owner, a friend of Mozart's who sold toys. The museum has several rooms available for visiting, in which sheet music, personal belongings of the composer and a copy of his piano are displayed. The museum is small and visiting it will not take much time.

7. The house where Mozart lived (New Town)

This is a richer museum in terms of its collection of exhibits. Here you will see a film about the life of Mozart, his original musical instruments, as well as a large collection of images of the composer. It is more interesting to walk around the museum with an audio guide, although it is only available in English and German.

In the center of the square stands a sculpture of the great composer, which is the main decoration. Leave Salzburg and not take a photo in front of the Mozart statue? Well, I do not!

9. Mirabell Garden and Palace

The unlimited power of the archbishops in Salzburg led to the fact that one of them, Wolf Dietrich von Reitenau, without hesitating anyone, ordered the construction of a palace and a garden for his beloved woman Solome Alt. The garden, of course, is not as impressive as those around the famous palaces of Europe, but from its staircase with unicorns there is a beautiful view of the old town of Salzburg and the Hohensalzburg fortress. In addition, several interesting legends and facts are associated with this place. The real stars of the park are... the stone dwarfs that can be found along the alleys of the park. Once there were 28 of them, but now there are 14 left.

10. Town Hall, old market and streets

The old town of Salzburg is very compact. Take a map and just stroll along the ancient streets, look into the courtyards where pleasant cafes are hidden. Traditionally, on the first floors of the houses there are numerous shops and restaurants. I think a couple of hours window shopping and buying souvenirs will be enough to walk down each street. Well, in general, it all depends on your curiosity and free time.

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