Salzburg means castle or Salt fortress, also often called Salt City. located 300 km Vienna, Center north of Austria on the border with Germany , this important city has a high cultural and heritage value to be of great interest. Cradle teacher Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and her father holds in numerous places his music and art that can be recognized in a pleasant journey.
Because of its importance and wealth, It is a friendly city to visit at any time of year. Its museums and Palaces, its strength and its Cathedral, rejoice open the doors allowing his showmanship and history.
Our visit was at Christmas and, as in most cities and towns, the landscape is at that time adorned with lights and festivities own colors. further, bustling with people out to experience the atmosphere and enjoy the culinary specialties of the region.
Walk the streets of Salzburg is charming. The historic center has a scale that can be traveled safely walk. At every turn, corner or square, We were amazed to discover something interesting.
The Salzach river crosses the city and its banks develops a nice walk. Just opposite the Old Town and across the river found the Kapuzinerberg Park, which can be accessed by crossing the bridge Staadbrücke. It is highly recommended stop for a moment to rest and enjoy the surroundings and nature. From the other side of the river you have a beautiful view of the city,
*In December on residential square (Residenzplatz) opposite the cathedral runs a beautiful Christmas market, where in addition to the memories and own ornaments this time, you can enjoy typical food and drinks.
Also at this time and the track Mozart Square is mounted to ice skate, surrounded by bars and cafes where rescaldarse in this winter weather.
We also find Christmas markets in other areas of the city and Sternearkade Square Shopping Center which can be accessed from Getreidegasse or from Griesgasse along the river
Haves ....
No querremos alejarnos de Salzburgo sin haber probado su exquisito café y uno de los lugares más concurridos es el café Tomaselli, with an ancient tradition and functioning hand Tomaselli family for more than 150 years, It is a meeting place for locals and tourists. delicious coffees, chocolates and typical pastry, worth a visit. If possible, it is advisable to make a reservation, but, anyway, if we have not booked, worth waiting a few minutes and enjoy your treats and warm. It is located at the corner of Altmarkt and Churfürstrasse.
Getreidegasse, this lively street, where the house of Mozart, also hosts numerous clothing stores and home, jewelry, Souvenir store, restaurants and cafés. It is very busy and lively and at Christmas time has a special charm with its characteristic decoration.
Stroll along the banks of the river Salzach. From either side of the river, It offers incredible views.
The Salzach river crosses the city and its banks develops a nice walk. Just opposite the Old Town and across the river found the Kapuzinerberg Park, which can be accessed by crossing the bridge Staadbrücke. It is highly recommended stop for a moment to rest and enjoy the surroundings and nature. From the other side of the river you have a beautiful view of the city.
Besides images, leave you here a list of interesting sites that recommend visiting the beautiful Salzburg
Places of interest
– Salzburg Cathedral
– Cathedral Museum
– DomQuartier Salzburgo es un conjunto de edificio compuesto por la residencia, the Benedictine monastery of San Pedro and the Cathedral. Museum and houses a vast exhibition halls and at the end of its route will surprise us with the magnificent Baroque inside the Cathedral. The museum shows the importance and influence of the princes called bishops at the time when they controlled the city between the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries made with time Important visit. There is much to see and explore.
– Franciscan Church behind the DomQuartier.
– Mozart's birth house, on Getreidegasse
– House where Mozart lived, across the across the river on Theatergasse.
* You can purchase a ticket that allows entry to both sites that were home to the famous composer.
–Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad – Dreifaltigkeitskirche, on the opposite side of the old center, crossing the river this majestic building stands, Baroque artwork. Neighbor to the apartment which was occupied by Mozart.
– Fortaleza Hohensalzburg, que ofrece, ademas de un interesante museo, restaurantes y cenas navideñas en diversas salas como asi también conciertos de música clásica. December is very busy so it is advisable to make a reservation. It is possible for the more adventurous walk up, anyway, la ciudad dispone de un funicular el Festungsbahn, which we sidewalk to the building in minutes.
– Kapuzinerkloster, on the Kapuzinerberg park
– Kollegienkirche
– San Miguel's Church, neighbor Mozart Square
– Nonnberg Abbey
– Church of St. Blasius at the end, or early as where we get, de Getreidegasse.
– House of nature (House of Nature)
– Modern museum in Salzburg
– Museum of Modern Art
– Toy Museum (Toy Museum)
– Salzburg Museum
A few kilometers from Salzburg, pueden visitarse distintas minas de sal como la de Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden, in Germany. Salzburger Strasse located in 24 Berchtesgaden. An unforgettable adventure for the whole family. In a small trencito and all with respective Mamluk miners, It starts the route, accompanied by a guide who explains everything related to the extraction of salt. The visit takes place in two tranches at different levels to which you descend through slides. Interesting and recommended.
Salzburgo es una encantadora ciudad recomendable para toda la familia.
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