About Salzburg in Austria

Nestled in between the Kapuzinerberg and Monchsberg mountains, on the Salzach River of western Austria and to southwest of Linz , Salzburg is renowned for its baroque architecture and Alpine surrounding. Salzburg is known worldwide as a musical city. Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart.

Salzburg is stunning city with many great activities and tourist attractions. The Salzburg Festival is a world famous music festival that attracts a large number of visitors during the months of July and August each year. Salzburg is a gateway to skiing areas to the south. The Salzburg Cathedral is a 1917th century baroque cathedral of Salzburg.The Untersberg mountain which is next to the city, provides a good view of the city and the Alps. The Franciscan Church is one of Salzburg's oldest churches dating back to the 8th century. Collegiate Church is one of Europe's most important stately buildings. The city of Salzburg is also called "the German Rome", because of the large number of its church. Other attractions include Mozart Square, Salzburg Residence, Zoo Hellbrunn, Mirabell Gardens and Hellbrunn Castle, as well as Salzburg Fortress.