SALZBURG – Uncomfortable Walks through the “Scene of the World”

It is enough for the Austrians to say, “The whole city is a stage!” and they will happily exclaim, “This is Salzburg!”

The spirit of the Great Amadeus constantly hovers through the cozy streets of the Old City, filling the air with the ever-young sounds of his cheerful melodies, the aromas of cinnamon, cloves, freshly brewed coffee, and in the morning baked crispy buns!

Throughout the city, flying away to the Alpine peaks, the ringing of 370 bells and the unfading melodies of the legendary musical “Sound of Music” are heard!

While walking around the Old Town, you will learn:

- Why is Salzburg often called “German Rome” in Europe?

- Why is the Princely Park and the Mirabel Palace a symbol of eternal love and a favorite place for newlyweds around the world?

- What is the reason for the fact that there are two houses in Salzburg where the Mozart family lived?

- Why is the eminent physicist Christian Doppler, born in Salzburg, so respected by doctors, pilots and even police officers?

- Why is the Salt River called the Salt Stream, because the water in the river is not salty?

Getraidegasse Street, which absorbs all the women of the world, like the Bermuda Triangle and has 175 best brands, nevertheless has more than a prosaic name "Grain". And women love her!

Not only have 13th-century houses been preserved on it, but the genius of Mozart was born in house number 9!

The famous Festival buildings, called the local “Vanity Fair”, and each year hosting the world’s most influential and wealthy people, are actually the Princely Stables. How is that possible? Thank you for this brilliant Knight Herbert von Karajan, also a native of Salzburg!

One of the oldest monasteries in Europe, the Monastery of St. Peter (696 AD) is open to the public. How not to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with the life of monks, a long 1300 years! And you can taste the monastery meal after the excursion in the Cellar of the Apostle Peter 803 years of discovery! Yes, yes! You read it right! The restaurant is over 1,200 years old!

The early Christian cemetery and the catacombs at the monastery (2-4 centuries AD) will reveal the secret of the burials of the most famous people of Salzburg, including the sister of the Great Mozart.

The fortress "High Salzburg" stands on the mountain for almost 1000 years and is still not conquered.

Without a doubt, the outstanding Cathedral with 5 organs... and everything around it is Residenskaya Square with the Residences of the Salzburg Princes... Mozart Square with a monument to the composer The first coffee house in Austria, Thomaselli (1703). Confectionery "Furst" with the famous candy "Mozart balls".

Oh, and when is it all time... to taste, see and enjoy?

I am waiting for you for an unforgettable walk through the World Scene - Ancient Salzburg!

Your guide Andrey Zalpius.