I was in transit in Austria before taking another train to Venice, Italy. I decided to go to a city I have yet to visit. Thankfully, Salzburg was along the way of my planned route. Know more:
I was in transit in Austria before taking another train to Venice, Italy. I decided to go to a city I have yet to visit. Thankfully, Salzburg was along the way of my planned route. I’ve heard good things about the city and its connection to the musical “Sound of Music” . It felt like a good idea to drop by and explore a new destination that calls out to me.As I was only transiting through Salzburg en route to Venice, I didn’t have much time in the city.
I didn’t stay in the old town, but I was near one of the city’s main attractions, the Mirabell Palace. If you’ve seen the movie Sound of Music, you’ll immediately recognize the Mirabell Palace’s façade and some of its halls. The palace underwent a remodeling in the 1720s to fit a Baroque architectural aesthetic. It was later restored to a Neoclassical design in the 1810s. Inside you’ll find the Marble Hall, a beautiful room where functions and concerts take place.
Not too far from Mirabell Palace is the lovely and centuries old altstadt or old town. The latter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where I could spend hours meandering through its narrow streets. The area is home to many shops, restaurants, and cafes where visitors can take a break. At Residenzplatz, you can visit some of the city’s museums such as the Salzburg Museum and the DomQuartier. The quaint buildings lining each street will make you pause and wonder if you’ve traveled back in time.
Once you emerge from the narrow lanes and beautiful buildings, you’ll find yourself in one of the city’s quaint squares. Here you’ll get to sample local food sold at the stalls, buy a souvenir, or some fresh fruit. At the center of these squares, you’ll often spot a towering and fetching church. The Salzburg Cathedral’s more than 70m high twin towers, marble statues, and beautiful white façade are features you can’t ignore.
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