10 Historical Attractions You Can鈥檛 Miss in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

This history of Salzburg is quit a tale, one that dates back to the Neolithic era around the 5thCentury BC when the Celts arrived to make this their home. Eventually the Romans conquered Salzburg, which at the time was name Juvavum and belonged to the Kingdom of Noricum. St. Rupert, the 鈥淔ounder of the City,鈥� arrived in the 8thCentury, and built the basilica naming it 鈥楽alzburg.鈥� This translates to 鈥楽alt Castle鈥� and throughout the centuries, Salzburg has kept its name. There are countless historical sites to see and visit, but be sure to experience some of the most notable landmarks and places in the city.

Mozart is the beloved son of Salzburg. Located at聽Getreidegasse 9聽is the birth home of Mozart. Born on January 27, 1756 in the "Hagenauer Haus,"聽this is where Mozart's family lived for 26 years on the third floor. In 1773, the family moved the聽"Mozart Residence"聽in Marketplatz Square.聽His birth home became a museum in 1880 thanks to the聽International Mozarteum Foundation. The museum is open to the public showcasing聽original聽rooms,聽with the furnishings remaining as authentic as聽possible. Walking tours are also available. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 10 Historical Attractions You Can鈥檛 Miss in Salzburg
Guide Location: Austria » Salzburg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
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