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Salzburg - History and culture

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History and culture

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

The first record of a Salzburg Festung or Fortress on the southern side of the Mönchsberg Mountain dates back to Roman time, but this is not clear if this was the case. Prince Archbishop Eberhard...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Castle; History museum; Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

This former palace now houses government offices. The gardens are where the von Trapp children sang "Do-Re-Mi" in the Sound of Music.

Attraction type: Garden; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Fountain; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Historic home; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Architectural building; Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

The stately home of the powerful price-archbishops who ruled over Salzburg starting in 1595.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Art gallery; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

The birthplace of the famous composer displays numerous musical artifacts from his early childhood.

Attraction type: Historic home; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

This medieval monastery has served as the home to monks for over 1,000 years.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

The site where the current cathedral or Dom of Salzburg stands was probably a sacred place for rituals and sacrifices from Celtic and Roman times. It is known that the first Dom was built under the...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

This elegant shopping street brings to life the atmosphere of centuries past.

Attraction type: Street; Historic walking area; Shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

The main street in Salzburg's newly gentrified northern neighborhood.

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

The toy museum is located in the Bruderhof near St. Blasiuskirche and the Festival Halls and a branch of the Salzburg province museum Carolino Augusteum. The building has a beautiful, though hidden...

Attraction type: Art gallery; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

You will find a fascinating collection of art, archaeology and musical instruments in this city museum.

Attraction type: History museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 72 attractions in Salzburg
Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 72 attractions in Salzburg

This picturesque cemetery, much of which dates back to the 17th century, provides a secluded spot to escape the bustle of the rest of the city.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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