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Mirabell Palace & Garden is located on the north bank of the Salzach River in Salzburg. Built in 1606 by Archbishop Dietrich for his lover Salome and their children, the palace was later renamed "Mirabell" by his successor. Today, it serves as the office of Salzburg's municipal authorities. The iconic scene from the movie The Sound of Music, where Maria and the children sing "Do-Re-Mi," was filmed by the garden's steps and fountain. The palace suffered a fire in 1818, with the marble staircase leading to the garden and the marble hall being among the surviving parts. The staircase is adorned with cherubs sculpted by Baroque artist Donner, each holding clouds in playful and endearing poses. The marble hall once echoed with the piano melodies of the young Mozart and is now a popular wedding venue, also frequently used for concerts and other events. The garden features a typical Baroque layout: statues of Greek and Roman mythological figures flank the entrance, while the central Pegasus fountain is surrounded by sculptures symbolizing the four elements. The green hedge theater at the rear, enclosed by neatly trimmed hedges, dates back to the early 18th century. The dwarf garden boasts a group of whimsically exaggerated stone gnomes, said to be modeled after real court figures. Unicorn sculptures scattered throughout add a fairy-tale charm to the solemn Baroque scenery. Climb the steps to the rose hill for a view of Salzburg Fortress on the opposite riverbank. The garden is adorned mainly with flower beds, hedges, and roses, making it especially delightful to visit during warmer seasons.

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Altstadt Salzburg

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Altstadt Salzburg spreads across both banks of the Salzach River, where medieval alley layouts and Baroque-era churches and squares are layered upon one another. The old town, densely packed with domes and towers, is thus known as the "Rome of the North" and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996. Surrounded by mountains, its beautiful scenery blends seamlessly with its rich and colorful architectural art. The historic buildings here span multiple periods, from Gothic to Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicism. It is also the musician Mozart's place of birth, still attracting countless music lovers to make a pilgrimage, adding a rich cultural atmosphere to the old town.

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Fortress Hohensalzburg

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Salzburg Castle is located on the Monk Hill in the old town of Salzburg and is the landmark building of the city. This white castle fortress has a very long history. It was built in 1077 and was gradually expanded by successive archbishops. There are museums and cafes in the castle, and it is also a good place to overlook the scenery of the whole city. When you enter the Salzburg Fortress, the first thing that catches your eye is the inner courtyard of the castle. The surrounding walls of the inner courtyard form a natural viewing platform. Before entering the castle, you may stop here for a while and overlook the scenery of the small town below the mountain. Audio guides (including Chinese) can be rented at the ticket office at the entrance. Because most of the exhibitions in the fortress are marked in German, it is recommended to rent one for sightseeing. The inner courtyard of the castle leads to the golden hall of the bishop. It is made of 4 huge marble columns and decorated very ornately. It used to be the place where the archbishop held major religious ceremonies. Going up the stairs, we came to the monarch's bedroom at that time. These resplendent bedrooms are as restored as possible to the furnishings of the year. The locks of all the cabinets are made of gold-plated, shining like the stars in the night sky. In addition, the fortress grain storehouse located underground can store food for a thousand soldiers for one year. If you are interested in the military, you can also visit the military museum in the castle, where various weapons and armors from the medieval period are displayed. The Torture Instrument Museum displays various torture instruments used to interrogate prisoners and prisoners. In addition, there are various small museums showing medieval life forms such as the Witch Doctor Exhibition Hall for viewing. The Muppets Museum The Muppets Museum is one of the highlights of the Salzburg Fortress. This museum is located in the basement and displays the marionettes used in the puppet theater, including the one that appeared in The Magic Flute. Papageno figures and figures from Amadeus. Here, you can not only see many lifelike puppets, but also have the opportunity to operate the actual puppets. There will be puppet theater performances at a fixed time every week, and tickets must be purchased separately. The specific time and ticket price can be checked at the puppet museum. After the Castle Museum, you can visit the Castle Museum, which introduces the history of the castle, weapons, handicrafts, judicial development and some history related to Salzburg. In the audio-visual room, you can sit quietly and enjoy the sound and light show about the past and present of Salzburg. There is an open-air cafe in the castle fortress, where you can enjoy the surrounding scenery while enjoying the aroma of coffee.

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Mozart's Birthplace

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Mozart's Birthplace (MozartsGeburtshaus) is located at No. 9 Grain Alley in Salzburg, Austria. Mozart's father, a violinist, lived on the third floor of the building from 1747 to 1773. Appearance of Mozart's Birthplace Mozart's Birthplace is an eye-catching building on Grain Alley. The outer wall between the third and fourth floors is also inlaid with a large white art word "MozartsGeburtshaus". When you get close, you can see the words "Mozart Museum" engraved next to the arched gate, and there is a relief of Mozart's head at the top. It has become a must-stop place for many tourists to visit here. Birthplace Aspects Today, visitors can visit the first to third floors here, where you can learn about Mozart's growing environment. How he grew up, when did he start making music, his relationship with his family and his passion for opera etc. In addition, you can also see the Mozart family room, enjoy the musical instruments, historical documents, portraits and letters of the Mozart family. In the master bedroom on the first floor, in addition to displaying the daily necessities of the Mozart family, you can also see the stage patterns of the violins, musical scores and operas he used in his youth. The second floor displays some manuscripts of Mozart's musical scores and blueprints for stage plays such as the opera "The Magic Flute". On the third floor, there is a hall decorated with portraits of the Mozart family, Mozart's letters, the study of Mozart's father and the room where Mozart was born. In addition, there is a hall in the museum dedicated to playing Mozart's own music for visitors. The entire exhibition hall is not large, and it usually takes more than an hour to complete. If you buy a combined ticket for Mozart's former residence, you can also go there and see it. The walking distance between the two museums is about 5 minutes. There are many small shops in front of Mozart's birthplace, and many products are linked to Mozart. You can buy some locally produced Mozart chocolates and Mozart red wines, which are said to taste good. In addition, since 1945, every year from July, Salzburg has held a five-week international Mozart Festival.

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Mozart Residence

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This is the place where the famous music master Mozart once lived, and he spent a short and happy time here from 1773 to 1780. Following the death of his mother in 1781, Mozart left Salzburg for Vienna to start a new life and compose numerous famous pieces. The house was damaged in the war in 1944. After restoration, it was officially opened as a museum in 1996. Here you can see the manuscripts and other monuments that Mozart once created.

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Salzburg Cathedral

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Salzburg Cathedral is a Baroque building. The current cathedral still maintains its appearance at that time, and its internal structure has not been damaged. It can be said that this monument is relatively well preserved. The majestic façade and huge domed roof characterize the majestic early Baroque style on the Alpine side. It is also where Mozart was baptized. Since its inauguration, it has been closely associated with everything of the Holy See princes. From the destruction of the church in the fire to the reconstruction and expansion, all these processes have witnessed the supreme power and independence of the Patriarch of Salzburg.

Getreidegasse

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Grain Alley is located in the old town of Salzburg, adjacent to the cathedral. It is the most prosperous and attractive shopping street in Salzburg. The stone-paved streets are very narrow, but also unique. It is full of tourists all year round, bustling and bustling. Street Buildings The buildings on both sides of the street in Grain Hutong are well preserved in medieval style, with different colors and exquisite reliefs and cornices. The year of construction is clearly written on the façade of each building, and each business house has its own exquisite signboard. Made of metal, it is very eye-catching. In order to let tourists who do not know German understand their products, many stores have added iconic product patterns on their signboards. Walking on the stone road, you can look up and see the distinctive cast iron signboards. It is a beautiful landscape of Grain Hutong. The street shops are full of dazzling goods, and the carefully arranged window is also a beautiful landscape. At No. 17 Grain Hutong, you can find all kinds of clothing full of Salzburg's traditional ethnic customs. The designer combines folk characteristics with modern elements, and the clothing design is full of fashion sense. In addition, there are other unique shops waiting for you to explore. The yellow house at No. 9 Grain Hutong is quite eye-catching. This is the birthplace of Mozart. Now it is set as the former residence museum open to tourists. It is a must-see for classical music fans. There are also many restaurants and cafes in the grain alley, such as the Herzl restaurant where many musicians once visited, and Café-Konditorei Fürst, the founding store of the famous Mozartkugel (Mozartkugel), all of which are tempting the taste buds of passersby. Go have a nice meal.

Mozartplatz

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Mozart Square is located on the northeast side of Bishop Square. The statue of Mozart on the square was donated by Salzburg people on September 5, 1842. Mozart's two sons attended the inauguration ceremony. When the Old Town of Salzburg was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1997, the inscription on the ground in front of the statue recorded this historical moment. 1 Mozartplatz is the Salzburg Museum.

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Salt Mine

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The name "Salzburg" means "Salt Castle" in German and is named after the nearby salt mines and castles, which have been mined around Salzburg for nearly 4,000 years. To visit the salt mine, you must first change into a special miner's clothing, take a small train into the pit, slide down the slide to the bottom of the pit, and a special person will introduce how to send the rock salt out of the pit, and experience the natural treasures endowed by nature and the actual work at that time. situation. What is more exciting and attractive to tourists must be to arrange two high wooden slides to enter the ground. The underground tunnel leads directly to Germany, and you can also see the German-Austrian junction card in the center of the earth.

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Mirabell Gardens

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Mirabell Gardens is a Baroque dream garden and one of the finest palace gardens in Europe. With more than 100,000 blooming flowers, the gardens continue to attract local residents and tourists from all over the world for their diversity of plants and their open, vibrant, cool and quiet atmosphere. Mirabell Gardens has an impressive view, scenery, and the interplay of colors and forms, as well as many statues, fountains and figures of high artistic standards. It was listed as a historical monument by the Federal Office of Antiquities in 2007. Once the spring returns and the warm weather passes, thousands of pansies, fritillarias and forget-me-nots adorn the gardens, crocuses bloom everywhere, and tulip stems break through the ground. The large fountain in the center of the garden is magnificent, surrounded by statues of figures from Greek mythology, such as statues symbolizing the four elements, each of which is lifelike and seems to be telling an ancient myth.

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