Hotel Amadeus, Salzburg

Advantages: lovely town, beautiful scenery, a lot of history and culture
Disadvantages: sometimes crowded (mainly in August)

...Salzburg is a lovely town in Austria, with a population of less than 150,000. It is the birthplace of Wolfang Amadeus Mozart. I have been there a number of times and I will certainly go there again. For many centuries, Salzburg was dominated by the Prince-Archbishops, and you can still see many signs of their power nowadays. The name Salzburg can be translated as 'Salt Castle' and it refers to the castle which overlooks the whole town (Hohensalzburg) and to the importance of salt mining in the area of Salzburg which has contributed to the richness of the population (in particular of the Archbishops). The most important and recommendable sights where I have been to are as follows: THE OLD TOWN You can see most of Salzburg by just walking around. Situated on both sides of the Salzach river, you can see a lot of lovely buildings... Read review

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Advantages: One of the oldest churches of Salzburg
Disadvantages: -

...it with the works of master artisans, the citizens and guilds of Salzburg had created a fitting monument for a city striving for status as a free city of the empire. 2006 is "Year of Mozart" - it is the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth. The church is holding many concerts in honour of Wolfgang Amadeus. The current one - "Festival Organ Art" is still ongoing until 18th of November. Selection from the standing repertoire of the choir: (to name but a few) Ludwig van Beethoven, Anton Bruckner, Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Franz Schubert, Giacomo Puccini, etc It is possible to join St. Francis Church's club - "Verein der Freunde der Kirchenmusik an der Franziskanerkirche Salzburg". The annual fee is €20. If you would like to join or sponsor this club you should contact: Elvira Weinzettl Postfach 92 5010 Salzburg e-mail: weinzettl@gmx.net St. Francis... Read review

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Advantages: In the sun, one of the most beautiful cities on earth...
Disadvantages: ... but in the rain it's nowhere near as good...

...Ah, Salzburg. The land of Mozart and the Sound of Music. The hills are alive and all that. One of my favourite cities in the world - when the sun's shining, at least. I have been to Salzburg many times on day trips while on holiday in Austria, but until recently had not actually stayed there (though it was only for 3 days). Unfortunately the weather for those three days was not kind, but this did give me the impetus to explore more of what the city itself had to offer. You can't move in Salzburg without being reminded that it's the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - although the city spurned him while he was alive. One place that is definitely worth visiting is the Mozart Residenz (Mozart's Residence), which contains some fascinating information on about his father Leopold (who held the post of Assistant Court Musician and also... Read review

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