Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, literally “salt castle”, is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of Salzburg state.
Its historic center is renowned for its baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centers north of the Alps, with 27 churches. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The city has three universities and a large population of students. Tourists also visit Salzburg to tour the historic center and the scenic Alpine surroundings.
Salzburg was the birthplace of the 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the mid‑20th century, the city was the setting for the musical play and film The Sound of Music. ~wikipedia
Our visit to Salzburg, Austria was the highlight of the trip for me. It was the closest we made it to Traun, Austria, which was another hour or so north east. Perhaps we will make it there some day on a return trip tour of Austria by car; a very good reason to come back.
There was rain in the forecast for our day trip to Austria. It didn’t rain a drop the entire time we were out and about though. The clouds looked ominous the whole train ride from Munich to Salzburg.
Munich to Salzburg
Salzburg Central Train Station
Train Station to Cemetery
There is so much to see in Salzburg; I could have stayed here a few days. The river and mountain views were beautiful. The fortress on top of the hill overlooking Salzburg was our destination (next blog post).
Petersfriedhof Cemetery
Petersfriedhof Cemetery is a picturesque with baroque tombs of nobility as well as 12th-century catacombs & chapels. The adjacent monastery is the oldest in the German-speaking world. Since 696, monks have been living, praying and working there.
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