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Salzburg, birthplace of the world-famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus
 The famous music academy's building |
Schwarzstraße 26 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 889400 |
This building was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum. Today, it is mainly used by the Mozarteum music academy. There are teaching and practice rooms and two concert halls. In the 'Großer Saal' (large concert hall) concerts with international performers are often held. In the second half of January there are the concerts that are part the 'Mozartwoche' (Mozart week). If you want to visit this building be discreet. The porter doesn't like tourists walking around inside. But if you are not in a group, just enter and walk straight up to the first and second floor where you can hear students practising and you can get a taste the Mozarteum's atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Contemporary Art |
Hellbrunnerstrasse 3 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 842294-27 http://www.salzburger-kunstver... |
Although the Salzburger Kunstverein was one of the first institutions of its kind founded by artists and friends in 1844, it is definitely one of the most interesting places dealing with contemporary international and national art. Beyond the exhibition room the building constructed 1885 houses a small café where visitors can meet artists working in the ateliers situated in the mansion. The annual change of theme means there are a number exciting exhibitions each year and an intensive treatment of topical issues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recreation area |
Linzergasse Salzburg 5020 Austria |
In the middle of the Linzergasse on the right-hand side an impressive gate opens to the view up to the Kapuzinerberg. After about 20 minutes walk up the steps and across an old crossroad you come to the Capuchin Monastery. This is the opportunity to take a great view at the old town on the opposite side of the river and the Hohensalzburg Fortress above. The city wall in this part dates back to the Thirty Years War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrichs mausoleum |
Linzergasse 41 Salzburg 5020 Austria |
In the centre of St. Sebastian's Cemetery a Baroque style chapel is hidden behind big trees. During the day, open doors are an invitation to enter and visit the tomb of Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich of Raitenau. The builder of this chapel, Elia Castello, found his last resting place in the peaceful churchyard outside. The chapel, dedicated to Archangel Gabriel was erected around 1600. The Archbishop died in 1617. South of the chapel lies the grave of Mozart's family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Pleasure palace |
Fürstenweg 37 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 8203720 http://www.hellbrunn.at |
In 1610, Santino Solari, the architect of Salzburg Cathedral, was appointed to build a pleasure palace on the southern outskirts of the city. The result was this magnificent early baroque building which is set in an equally magnificent park. The park, a stunning concoction of woods, hills and paths, is now extremely popular with both tourists and locals. Admission to the park is free, admission to the castle costs: Adults EUR 8,50; children EUR 3,80; family ticket EUR 21,50. The price includes admission to the Wasserspiele Hellbrunn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 All sorts of wild animals |
Hellbrunn 3 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 820176 http://www.salzburg-zoo.at/ |
Situated just to the south of Schlosspark Hellbrunn, Hellbrunn Zoo contains a variety of animals from all over the world. The main attraction are the wild vultures which are free to fly around but continually return to the zoo to be fed. Another highlight is the cheetahs' feeding time, whereby the cheetahs have to catch a piece of meat being propelled along the ground at a speed of 35 mph. On certain occasions the zoo is open after dawn to allow visitors to observe the nocturnal animals (every Friday and Saturday from 28th of July until 2nd of Sep. 2006). Admission: adults EUR 8; children EUR 3,50; Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Water and light show |
Fürstenweg 37 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 82 0372 x0 http://www.hellbrunn.at/ |
A visit to the famous trick fountains in the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace is a must in the summer. With grottoes, fountains, floating sculptures and sudden spouts of water from behind bushes or trees, the Wasserspiele is a fine example of the baroque fondness for extravagance. This magical fusion of water and light is extremely popular with children (and adults who don't mind getting wet). The finicky might bring a change of clothes. Admission: Adults EUR 8,50; children EUR 3,80; families EUR 21,50. The price includes admission to Schloss Hellbrunn, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Horse watering place, no.2! |
Kapitelplatz Salzburg 5020 Austria |
Squashed in between the cathedral and the fortress mountain is the small, but beautiful "Kapitel square". In former times this space was taken up by a monastery belonging to the cathedral and a place of prayer. As the millstones of St. Peter and the cathedral cried out for a constant water supply, the so called was diverted through the Mönchsberg-mountain to the "Kapitel square". This canal still supplies the St. Peter bakery and the fountain on the square. The fountain, showing Neptune riding on a kind of "fish horse", is one of the most stylish to be found in Salzburg. And for people who prefer a bit of action there are a communal chess-boards and a number of souvenir stalls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A visit should not be missed |
Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 83983-0 http://www.schloss-leopoldskro... |
This monumental Baroque country house was built between 1736 and 1744. It was erected by Salzburg´s Archbishop Leopold Anton Firmian for his family, choosing exactly the most beautiful site between the Fortress and the impressive Untersberg. The palace was originally constructed in rococo style and later restored in a neo-classical manner. By 1918, after many different owners, it belonged to Max Reinhardt. The mansion was a meeting point at this time for famous international intellectuals and artists. Nowadays the building is used as place for congresses and is therefore not open for visitors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Europe's most beautiful wedding room |
Mirabellplatz Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 80722334 |
Salzburg's Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau built this palace originally called "Altenau" for his concubine Salome Alt in 1606. At this time the palace was situated outside the town walls. After Wolf Dietrich's death, the palace was renamed "Mirabell" like the adjacent Mirabellgarten. Back to Salome Alt: She was the daughter of a prominent merchant and councillor and bore 15 children to Wolf Dietrich. Nowadays people from all over the world pay a lot of money to get married in Schloss Mirabell. The city government also sits in the palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Look into the eyes of Salzburg's composing genius |
Mozartplatz Salzburg 5020 Austria |
Surrounded by the Residenzplatz, the Waagplatz and the Kaigasse the most famous son of Salzburg, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, watches over his own square in the centre of the city. The Mozart statue that gave the square its name was erected in 1842. During the excavations for the monument, the workers found old Roman mosaics. Engraved on these was an ancient Roman text: "Hic habitas felicitas, nihil intret mali. - Here lives fortune, no evil shall ever pass this place." The building that Mozart turns his back on is the home that the cathedral architect Santino Solari built for himself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Salzburg's principal tourist attraction |
Getreidegasse 9 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 844313 http://www.mozarteum.at/02_Mus... |
The city of Salzburg is forever associated with its most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the house on Getreidegasse,m in which Mozart was born on 27 January, 1756, is by far and away the city's biggest crowd-puller. The mansion now houses the Mozart Museum, which provides visitors with a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the world's greatest composers. Objects on display include Mozart's violins, harpsichord and piano, as well as numerous other memorabilia. admission: adults EUR 6; children EUR 1,50; families EUR 14; additionally there are combined tickets with Mozart's residence house. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural history and more |
Museumsplatz 5 Salzburg A-5020 Austria +43 662 842653-0 http://www.hausdernatur.at/ |
It takes at least half a day to visit this museum in the centre of Salzburg. On rainy days it gets very crowded, which can be a problem as the corridors are really narrow and some lead directly through the exhibition rooms. More than 80 rooms display exhibits including a reptile collection, an aquarium and an outer-space show. Some of the objects seem a bit old-fashioned in times of multimedia. But this place is really worth a visit, especially with children. If feeling exhausted after your visit you can take a snack in the café on top. admission: adults EUR 5; children EUR 3; Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Architecture and recreation |
Hellbrunnerstrasse 34 Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 80440 |
Every building designed by the architest Hans Hollein seems a bit too manneristic and representative for the tasks of a modern building. There are discussions about this every time Hollein designs a building in Austria. A wonderful example of the dissension of representation, the fondness for big dimensions and the claims of users is the Science Faculty, constructed in the 1980's and quickly dubbed 'Hitler's Palmhouse'. This can be reached in about half an hour from the city centre on foot. There is an extremely nice recreation area around the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the most beautiful fountains north of the Alps |
Residenzplatz Salzburg 5020 Austria |
The huge baroque-style fountain in the centre of the huge square in front of the Residence could be seen as a metaphor for the dimension of the archbishops' power in local politics. One of them, Wolf Dietrich, gave this part its chief traits. Around 1660 the monumental fountain was erected after the cathedral cemetery and a few houses had been razed to get enough space for the huge project. The sculptures of the fountain are said to have been created by the same artist who sculpted the figures for the Cathedral facade. Anyway, this is a wonderful place to view the heart of Salzburg. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Salzburg cathedral |
Domplatz Altstadt Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 80477950 |
Salzburg's cathedral is the largest of the city's 36 churches and serves as the backdrop for the annual Jedermann Festival. The first church to be erected on the site dates back to 774 and was dedicated to St. Virgil and St. Rupert. The building we see today—the third on the site—was erected in 1620-28 by the architect Santino Solari and consecrated by Archbishop Paris Lodron, during the chaos of the Thirty Years' War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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