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The capital of Salzburg lies in the so-called 'Salzburger Becken' (Salzburgian basin) on the northern border of the Alps and it is surrounded by the Kapuziner-Mountain (636m), the Monk-Mountain (508m) and the Gais-Mountain (737m). Although there are official districts, not all of them are of interest when giving an overview of Salzburg. There are a few districts that have a distinct feel to them, but it is the city's historic Altstadt, or Old Town that merits the most attention.

In 1997, Salzburg's Old Town was included in UNESCO's world heritage list in the category listing cultural monuments worth preserving for future generations. This should speak for itself, but the Old Town should be on every visitor's "to do" list despite, not because of, such an accolade. Because the city centre is not very big, you should be able to find your way around fairly easily. Classic Salzburg is a sight for sore eyes, with impressive buildings (most date back to the baroque period) dominating the scenery. Different epochs can easily be distinguished from one another, with Italian baroque features standing side-by-side with examples of Austrian individualism. River Salzach acts as a natural border to the Old Town and the traffic-ridden Rudolfskai stretches out alongside it. Another natural feature that encloses the Old Town is the M?nchsberg, a big rock face that protected the city's treasures from unwanted guests during the 'dark' Middle Ages.

Salzburg Cathedral is without doubt the Old Town's main attraction. It is flanked by two squares, the Residenzplatz (a good place to see open-air concerts during summer) and the Kapitelplatz (also used for concerts and theatre performances). The nearby Residenz, the 'new' Residenz, the Franciscan Church and the collegiate church of Saint Ruprecht are only a stone's throw away from each other. Towering above all of these attractions is Hohensalzburg fortress on the M?nchsberg (Monks' mountain).

In the western part of the Old Town, you can admire the Kollegienkirche (a church), the house in which Mozart was born, the two famous festival halls festival (Festspielh?user) and the so-called 'Pferdeschwemme', once a spot where horses could drink water. The Getreidegasse, one of the most expensive streets in Salzburg, is also situated here, with the Church of St. Blasius at its west end. The Getreidegasse has always been the Linzergasse's elegant equal, although the latter lies on the other side of the river Salzach. It is one of the main traffic routes linking the districts on the right of the river to the city, and heading west, it is also one of the main roads for those travelling towards Linz and Vienna. The area around the Mirabell Palace is charming. The elegant palace, which is situated on the northern side of the river, has a beautiful park, which is elegantly landscaped in the manner prevalent in bygone centuries. The square in front of the palace is best known for its market, the so-called 'Schranne'. Farmers from all over the province meet here once a week to sell their high quality produce. The small stalls around the church of Saint Andr? further ensure that the area has a lively feel about it.

The area to the north of Salzburg is mainly residential and the buildings are more modernised the nearer you get to the main train station. Head north-west and you will soon discover that the charming older buildings such as those found in proximity to Mirabell Palace soon become few and far between. The station itself is central to the city's infrastructure as the main means of connecting Salzburg to Austria's provincial regions, most of which can also be reached by bus.

Two big, US-style shopping malls dominate the west of Salzburg: the Airport Center lies directly opposite Salzburg's Airport (sic!) in the Himmelreich (literally, 'kingdom of heaven') district whilst the Euro-Park, another huge shopping and leisure centre, is situated in the Taxham district; the two are surprisingly close. The district of Aigen, in the southern part of town, is known as rather a well-to-do area. Living there could cost you a small fortune, as real estate prices there tend to be extremely high. Last but not least, the district of Lehen is famous for its football stadium, home to the local premier league team of Austria Salzburg.

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Aigen

Salzburg
Austria

The district of Aigen, in the southern part of town, is known as rather a well-to-do area. Living there could cost you a small fortune, as real estate prices there tend to be extremely high.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Lehen

Salzburg
Austria
The district of Lehen is famous for its football stadium, home to the local premier league team of Austria Salzburg.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Monchsberg

Salzburg
Austria
Monchsberg is a big rock face that protected the city¡¯s treasures from unwanted guests during the ¡®dark¡¯ Middle Ages.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Old Town

Salzburg
Austria
In 1997, Salzburg's Old Town was included in UNESCO's world heritage list in the category listing cultural monuments worth preserving for future generations. This should speak for itself, but the Old Town should be on every visitor's "to do" list despite, not because of, such an accolade. Because the city centre is not very big, you should be able to find your way around fairly easily. Classic Salzburg is a sight for sore eyes, with impressive buildings (most date back to the baroque period) dominating the scenery. Different epochs can easily be distinguished from one another, with Italian baroque features standing side-by-side with examples of Austrian individualism.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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