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Salzburg Essentials

Salzburg’s heritage spans from the Baroque architecture of Mirabell Palace and the Holy Trinity Church to the musical legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This collection features his former residence, the historic Marionette Theatre, and the original confectionery of the Mozartkugel at Fürst. Beyond the Altstadt, the list includes the 17th-century Hellbrunn Castle with its mechanical trick fountains and the modern Hangar-7, which houses historical aircraft. Fans of cinematic history can visit the pavilion from The Sound of Music, while the pedestrian Marko-Feingold-Steg offers central views across the Salzach River.

Salzburg Essentials — Map

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Mirabell Palace

Historic Baroque palace and garden complex known for its architectural beauty, cultural events, and role as a municipal office. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring notable interiors and free-access gardens.

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Mozart Residence

Another museum of Mozart that focuses predominantly on his work - apart from the interior you will see his letters and scores.

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Hellbrunn Castle

Hellbrunn Palace is an early Baroque villa of palatial size, near Morzg, a southern district of the city of Salzburg, Austria.

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Red Bull Hangar-7

Hangar-7 is a building in Salzburg, Austria, hosting a collection of historical airplanes, helicopters and Formula One racing cars, and…

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Fürst

Try the real Mozart balls at a confectionery where they originated. Paul Fürst was the first one to make this dessert.

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Café Sacher

Hotel Sacher is a five-star luxury hotel in Vienna, Austria, facing the Vienna State Opera in the city's central Innere Stadt district.

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Salzburg Marionette Theatre

Salzburg Marionette Theatre was established in 1913 and is one of the oldest continuing marionette theatres in the world.

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Marko-Feingold-Steg

Pedestrian bridge spanning the Salzach River, renamed in 2020 to honor Holocaust survivor Marko Feingold. It connects the Old Town with the Right Bank and is characterized by thousands of decorative love locks attached to its railings.

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Holy Trinity Church, Salzburg

The Holy Trinity Church is a Roman Catholic church in Salzburg, Austria. It was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.

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Salzburg State Theatre

The Salzburg State Theatre is a theatre situated in Salzburg, Austria, a venue for opera, theatre, and dance, contemporary and older works,…

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Sound of Music Pavilion

The original glass gazebo used for the filming of the "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" scene in the 1965 movie The Sound of Music. It was relocated from Schloss Leopoldskron to the gardens of Hellbrunn Palace.

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Wasserspiele Hellbrunn

A world-renowned set of 17th-century trick fountains featuring water-powered mechanical figures, a hydraulic theater, and hidden jets. These Mannerist gardens were designed for Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus as a site for royal entertainment.

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