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Salzburg

Salzburg the capital of the province of the same name defines Austria’s culture, fine arts and history. The territory today known as Salzburg was settled after the Neolithic period. Salzburg became the headquarters for the US troops stationed in Austria after the downfall of the Third Reich, since then it has often been called the secret capital of Austria and in the recent years the city has been included in the UNESCO’s world heritage list.

Standing at the center of a prosperous, economically booming region the city also represents Austria at its most conservative, the city certainly has a strong bourgeois ethos easy to discern in the snooty cafes and refined restaurants of the city center. The city of Salzburg is rich in history and culture and tourist attractions. The Mirabell Garden and Palace is a beautiful garden made an appearance in the sound of music with fountains and flowers in bloom in summer. Other main tourist attractions are the Residenz the town residence of the old Prince Archbishops who ruled the city; Hohensalzburg this is a castle which was a key to defending the town against invaders and often against farmers as well; The Hellbrunn Palace houses the michievous trick fountains hidden throughout the garden; and the Mozart’s Birthplace a modest house which contains the original musical instruments used by the child prodigy at home including family paintings and those of the famous Wolfgnag.

Some of the other tourist attractions in the city are the Salzburg Konzertgesellschaft, The Mirabell Grodig, Haus Der Natur- the natural history museum located in the heart of the old town and the local festival Salzburg Festspiele the popular festival of classical music, theater and opera showcasing Austria’s rich cultural enheritance and has been enjoyed every summer since 1920.

Number of hotels and other places are available giving accommodation which ranges from luxury to ordinary are available in and around the city of Salzburg. All are filled to capacity during the peak season and it is advisable to get accommodation booked several weeks in advance for a hassle free tour.