My Travels: Salzburg

I was quite excited about our trip to Salzburg, even though it was just for a day. I had seen a glimpse of the beauty of the area on our way to Vienna and the eastern end of Alps in Salzburg had definitely caught my interest.

The city Salzburg and the river Salzach get their name from the salt mining that happens along the river. "Salz" means salt in German. Until 1800 Salzburg remained an independent state when it fell under the French rule of Napolean and followed by a brief period of Bavarian rule. In 1816, Salzburg became a part of Austria. Salzburg's well known resident Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born here in 1756. Thanks to the Mozarteum, a music school and the Salzburg Music Fesival conducted every year since 1920, Salzburg has become a well established center for Western Classical music. The city's geographical features coupled with its rich history and culture make it truly a feast to the eyes, ears and the soul.

Below are some pictures of the city and the countryside...