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Salzburg, set on the banks of the River Salzach at the foot of the Alps, was for centuries the seat of powerful prince-archbishops who ruled an independent ecclesiastical principality within the Holy Roman Empire. Wealth generated by the salt trade helped transform the city into one of the leading centres of Central Europe.

The city’s most recognisable landmark is Festung Hohensalzburg, the vast fortress that has dominated the skyline since the late eleventh century. At its foot stand St Peter’s Abbey and the historic Petersfriedhof cemetery, known for its arcaded tombs and early Christian catacombs carved into the hillside. At the heart of the old town rises Salzburg Cathedral, a monumental Baroque church where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the city’s most famous son, was baptised.

The former residences of the prince-archbishops around Residenzplatz, together with the elegant Residenzbrunnen fountain, reflect Salzburg’s long history as a centre of ecclesiastical power. Nearby, Getreidegasse – the city’s best-known street and Mozart’s birthplace – has retained its medieval character and distinctive wrought-iron shop signs. Surrounded by Alpine hills, Salzburg brings together historic architecture, religious heritage and mountain scenery in a setting that has shaped the city’s identity for centuries.

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Hohensalzburg Fortress

Salzburg Cathedral

St. Peter’s Cemetery