I always conquered Austria. Its natural beauty, rich history and tradition and some barely catchy, but feeling in every corner friendliness and comfort. One of the most picturesque cities of the country is Salzburg, who arrived at the foot of the majestic Alps. Its architecture conquers the magnificence of the Baroque style, and a large number of attractions makes the city even more attractive for visiting.
Starting acquaintance with the city, it is worth remembering that once he was thoroughly rebuilt on the orders of Archbishop Wolf Dietrich, who inspired life in a small and inconspicuous town, and for a long time his rulers were representatives of the clergy, so it's not to be surprised that in Salzburg really Many monuments of iconic architecture: monasteries, cathedrals and so on. The most ambitious of them is Cathedral , built in the 17th century on the site of the previously existing temple. He was created on the idea of the already mentioned Wolf Dietrich and should have become the most majestic building. And despite the fact that during the construction of the temple was slightly reduced, in our days up to ten thousand people can fit in it. Well, the most important property of his property is considered a font in which the Mozart himself was baptized.
The history of the emergence and development of Salzburg is better to start with the inspection of his historical center - Castle Hohensalzburg . It fully justifies its name (translated as "Halzburg's High Fortress"), as it opens up with its sightseeing sites, a simple view of the city and surroundings opens. It is difficult to imagine, but the castle stood in its place for almost 900 years, so his walls witnessed all the iconic events in the history of the city and the country. In addition, it is one of the largest well-preserved European castles, so that it is necessary to visit it. Rising to him on the funicular, you will see powerful stone walls and towers designed to defend this fortress. I go inside, you can explore the area of the castle on which there are towers and fire calans, household buildings, church, prison, well, and so on.
Walking along the castle ground, you can look into the tower of the steal, in which the beautiful 16th century organ has been preserved and the chapel with a beautiful painting and elegant bas-reliefs. You can visit the princely chambers in which the medieval interior is recreated, and the Golden Hall, striking the richness of the decoration.
The castle is located at Mönchsberg 34. It is open to visit it from 9:00 to 19:00 in July and August, from 9:00 to 18:00 in May, June and September and from 9:30 to 17:00 in the rest of the time . The cost of the input ticket - 10 euros (includes visits to all castle premises and exposures, using audio activities, as well as travel to the funicular in both directions). If you arrived with your family, you can buy a family ticket, worth 23 euros. By the way, if you have a guest map of Salzburg, then you do not need to buy a ticket.
Getting acquainted with the cult architecture of Salzburg, be sure to look at Church of St. Peter , as well as the old cemetery located with it, where the patron of Salzburg is buried - Saint Rupert. This cemetery is also famous for the fact that the younger brother of the world famous composer Hyidna rests on it, and the fact that you can visit the catacombs carved in the mountain range open to visitors at certain hours.
Nonnberg's female monastery deserves no less attention. And although only the monastery church is open there for free visits, the place is very interesting. And of course it is impossible to leave Salzburg, without visiting Church and Cemetery of Saint Sebastian where the family crypt is located in Mozart's family.
By the way, a lot of attractions on the Salzburg land are dedicated to this, this great Austrian composer is devoted to this. If possible, bend on Square Mozart. located in the city center and easily recognizable due to the composer's bronze sculpture installed here. And if you're lucky, then you will even hear a wonderful bell ringing on Mozart or Hyden's melodies, which is coming from the bell tower.
And you should not hurry to leave here, because there is next Museum of Salzburg where you can admire the views of the city on the ancient watercolors or to get acquainted with modern painting. Besides him, you can also visit unique House of Nature. , acquainting the evolution of life on earth. Here, visitors will see animals of Jurassic and Ice periods, minerals from all continents, observe the living inhabitants of the sea depths collected in 40 pools, reptiles and other unusual representatives of the animal world, and will also make a real space journey into the space of the Universe. Located a museum at Museumsplatz 5, it works from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 17.00 (on Friday from 8.00 to 13.30) at the cost of an entrance ticket to 6.50 euros for adults and 4 euros for children.
Walking through the streets of Salzburg, it is worth paying attention to the GetreideGasse street. After all, it is on it. house where in due time was born Mozart . In the expositions of the house-museum you can see portraits of close relatives of the composer, documents, notes, as well as the tools of the young composer - a small violin and harpsichine. Integrate visitors can also objects of furniture of that era, as well as costumes for performances.
Museum works from 9.00 to 17.30 (in July and August - until 20.00), and the entrance ticket is worth 7 euros for adults and 2.50 euros for children under 14 years.
Attention attracts and palace-park complexes of Salzburg, the most romantic of which is undoubtedly Mirabel , built in the 17th century in the Baroque style. It was in his parade marble hall that young Mozart performed, and now the marriage ceremonies are held for newlyweds from different countries. Independent, probably sensations - get married in such a place ...
Also worth a look at Palace Hellbrunn , famous for his insidious park fountains, disguised in statues, bushes and walls and waterproof guests. The place is really interesting.
Well, if we talk about interesting places, I would notice several very unusual sculptural compositions, also deserving, in my opinion, attention. First, this is a monument in the form of a big ball with a little man at the top, characterized as Monument to the founder of candies.
Secondly, a rather terrible monument "Case Conscience" Located at the Cathedral and personifying the ghost of the commander, following the morality of the city's inhabitants. And, just do not be surprised, Monument to cyclist . Although it is not by chance. After all, bicycles are very popular here.
You can talk about the sights of Salzburg for a very long time. But it is still better to look at them, come to this city and plunge into the atmosphere of romance and music Waltz ...