Description Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg - one of the most beautiful and famous cities in Europe, known for its centuries-old history. Thank Salzburg associated primarily with Mozart, who was born here, as well as the annual Festival of Arts. Salzburg is often called "Austria in miniature". And indeed, it has everything: an extraordinarily beautiful mountains and lakes, well-preserved majestic architecture of cities, numerous medicinal springs, modern winter sports centers, large industrial enterprises and more. In Salzburg from time immemorial mined salt, hence the name of the city (in German "salz" - salt, "burg" - city).

The picturesque old town of Salzburg declared world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Churches, castles and palaces are dominant in the picture of this city. Most of the monuments located in the old town on the left bank of the river Salzach.
Above the city stands its symbol - the fortress Hohensalzburg, one of the largest and best preserved castles in Europe.

Salzburg is only four hours drive from Vienna. The city is located in the Alps at an altitude of 425 meters above sea level, in the north-eastern province of the same name, on the border with Germany, which he served for over a millennium. Natural decoration Salzburg - Salzach River, on both sides and which housed the city.