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 The many faces of Salzburg |
Hellbrunn Park Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 620808 500 http://www.smca.at/default.php... |
This museum, in the midst of Hellbrunner Schlosspark (Hellbrun Castle Park), is notable not least for its romantic surroundings. Constructed in 1615 as a hunting lodge for Archbishop Markus Sittikus, it now hosts the Folklore Museum—a part of Salzburg's municipal Carolino Augusteum Museum. Exhibitions showcasing the history of popular customs, traditions and religious beliefs are the centrepiece, although the so-called 'Perchten' (styled masks depicting Alpine demons) are arguably the most compelling. Masks such as these are often worn by those taking part in processions during the carnival period; they are traditionally meant to ward off the coming of winter. 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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