The most Important Tourist Places in Salzburg

Contents

• 1 Salzburg
• 2 The most important tourist places in Salzburg
• 3 tourist attractions in Salzburg
• 4 references

Salzburg

It is the capital of the federal state of Salzburg . It is an Austrian city . It is located near the Alps mountain range. It has a historical center. It also combines art and architecture. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996, and the Church of Saint Peter was built in it in 700. And (Nyunberg Monastery), the city contains an exhibition of European paintings, a large baroque-style fountain, and there is a clock tower that was imported from Belgium, and most of the buildings date back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. ^[1]

Salzburg is famous for its gold, copper, and iron mines. It is also of a charming and beautiful nature, due to its proximity to the Alps, and therefore health resorts abound. It is also famous for the manufacture of clothing, textiles, leather, and wood products. It is an industrial and commercial center, located near the banks of the Salzach River, and bordered on the left and right by two hills, and at the southern end of the city there is the Hohensalzburg castle, which dates back to the eleventh century, and the city is considered an architectural jewel, as well as A memorial to the physician and alchemist Paracelsus, the birthplace of the musician and composer Mozart , and part of the house in which he was born has been used as a museum. ^[2]

The most important tourist places in Salzburg

Among the most important tourist places in Salzburg, which are recommended to visit: ^[3]

• The Old Town: (Altstadt Salzburg) is a busy pedestrian area, with many old commercial houses, and while roaming in it you can enjoy seeing the shops displaying clothes, cafes and workshops. There is also the old market, which includes the hermetic pharmacy, which dates back to the thirteenth century, and there is a fountain in the middle of the square, which dates back to the seventeenth century.
• Hohensalzburg Salzburg Castle: its construction began in 1077 and completed in 1681, ^[4] This castle can be reached by taking a twenty-minute walk from the Old Town, and the railway can also be used as a means of transport to reach To it, the castle contains many arched defensive gates, the courtyard and the Church of St. George, and the luxurious apartments were built inside it in a Gothic architectural style, and it contains golden rooms, marble entrances and the golden hall. It is located above the old town, and it is one of the most famous and famous places. Within the walls of the castle there are many luxurious apartments painted in gold, overlooking the countryside and the old city. ^[5]
• St. Peter’s Abbey, which was founded to be the seat of bishops, and the method of construction in it attests to the architectural skills of the time, especially with the presence of the tower inside, which is considered the first of its kind in Europe, in addition to the presence of the fountain and Haydn’s memorial He is the brother of the famous composer (Joseph Hayden).
• Salzburg Cathedral : It is a prominent building in which the Twin Towers are located. The cathedral is famous for its construction method, as it has an Italian character in addition to its role as the site of Mozart’s baptism. Four huge marble statues were found in it, and its three doors represent the symbols of faith, love, and hope.
• St. Peter’s Church: It is the oldest and most beautiful and attractive church in Salzburg. It was decorated in the Rococo style, and in 1783 a rudder tower was added to it. And there are many archaeological monuments, such as the tomb of Saint (Robert), in addition to the monuments dedicated to the sister of the musician Mozart, which is called Marianne.
• Residenzplatz : It is a square in the heart of the city and is considered one of the best places to start discovering the tourist areas in Salzburg. It contains the largest Baroque and marble fountain in the Alps, in addition to many cafes and shops.
• Hellbrunn Palace: (Schloss Hellbrunn) It was built commissioned by the Archbishop of Salzburg with the intention of relaxation and recreation and not for the purpose of residence, and a tour of it gives an insight into the lives of rulers and wealthy people, and contains many deceptive fountains such as chairs and statues that may suddenly turn into fountains Water is sprayed on the guests, in addition to the flower gardens, it also includes a folk museum, and the flower gardens are used as a market at Christmas.
• Mirabell Palace and Gardens: contains a lot of landscapes, terraces and marble fountains, in which the movie (The Sound of Music) was filmed, and among the highlights is the grand staircase, in addition to many statues, and there are It has a hall called (Marbel Hall), which is used in concerts , in addition to a museum.
• The Franciscan Church: It is located to the north of Peter’s Church , and among the most prominent features of it are the high ceiling and the tower on its southern side, and from the inside there is a ring of Baroque chapels, and the family altar.
• Mozart ‘s Birthplace: It is the house in which Mozart was born, and the rooms in this house have been converted into a museum where many memorabilia are displayed, such as the violin, original photographs, and many of Mozart’s books.
• Salzburg ‘s Festival Theatre, where music festivals are held in the summer, and last for five weeks, showing the best types of European music and drama.

Tourist attractions in Salzburg

There are many factors that attract visitors to Salzburg, including: ^[6]

• Music Salzburg is one of the most inspiring cities in Austria and has been ranked the seventh most inspiring city in the world. One of the most important advantages that made it one of the most attractive cities for tourists is the presence of a musical history in it. Enjoy its music at all times, because it offers about 4,200 concerts per year.
• The presence of architecture known as Baroque, especially in the old city.
• The presence of the castle, which is a distinctive landmark in the city of Salzburg, is 900 years old, and is located on the mountain (Münchesberg), and through it you can see many of the city’s towers, in addition to the river (Salzach) and the mountains, and it also contains the Golden Hall in which Mozart’s concerts were held And what distinguishes it is the ceiling studded with gold, which appears like a starry sky.
• The presence of the cathedral in the Dom neighborhood, which is a masterpiece of Baroque art, which the Archbishop commissioned Italian architects to build in 1587.
• Existence of the Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts, founded by the artist (Oskar Kokoschka) in 1953, and located in Hohen-Salzburg Castle, and annually about 300 participants from more than 50 countries, and offers courses focusing on art production, coordination, and writing about art.
• Salzburg Festival .

the reviewer

1. ↑ “Salzburg”, www.britannica.com,2018-3-22، Retrieved 2018-5-9. Edited.
2. ↑ “Salzburg”, www.encyclopedia.com, Retrieved 2018-5-9. Edited.
3. ↑ Bryan Dearsley, “15 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Salzburg”، www.planetware.com, Retrieved 2018-5-9. Edited.
4. ↑ “Salzburg”, www.britannica.com, Retrieved 2018-7-3. Edited.
5. ↑ Claire Gervat (2018-7-23), “Salzburg city guide: top five attractions”، www.telegraph.co.uk, Retrieved 2018-5-9. Edited.
6. ↑ “Why Salzburg is Austria’s most inspiring city”, www.thelocal.at,2016-11-2، Retrieved 2018-5-9. Edited.