Salzach River
Salzburg is located on the Salzach River. It flows directly through the center of the city, separating the historic Old Town (Altstadt) from the newer parts of the city.
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
Hohensalzburg Fortress, sitting atop the Festungsberg hill, is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe, with construction dating back to 1077. Originally built to protect the city’s powerful Prince-Archbishops, the fortress was never successfully captured by enemy forces throughout its history.
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Mirabell Palace
Mirabell Palace is a historic Baroque building in Salzburg, constructed in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich Raitenau.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era who was born and raised in Salzburg. His birthplace on Getreidegasse and his former family residence are now major museums.
Detail from Mozart family portrait by Croce
