Historic Salzburg and Mozart Landmarks
Discover the narrow little streets of Salzburg and the famous shopping street Getreidegasse, lined with buildings from the Middle Ages and other periods. Walk to Mozart's Birthplace, discover hidden coffee houses and wrought iron signs on the way to the market square, and learn about the original Mozartkugel and Salzburg's special chocolate.
Admire the University Church, the biggest baroque church in town, and learn where the stars of music, theatre, and drama perform during the Salzburg Festival.
See the oldest church, St. Peter's Church, and St. Peter's Cemetery before coming to the Prince Archbishops district with Salzburg Dom, the Residence, and the large Residence Square. From here, see Hohensalzburg Fortress, built about 900 years ago, an unmistakable landmark rising high above the city's baroque towers.
Across the Salzach River, see where the famous doctor Paracelsus lived and where Christian Doppler, known for the Doppler Effect, was born.
Continue to Mozart's Residence nearby and the baroque Mirabell Palace, known from the movie Sound of Music.
