Salzburg
Salzburg (Austrian German: [ˈsaltsbʊʁk], German: [ˈzaltsbʊʁk] ;) is the fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2020, it had a population of 156,872.The town is on the site of the Roman settlement of Iuvavum. Salzburg was founded as an episcopal see in 696 and became a seat of the archbishop in 798. Its main sources of income were salt extraction, trade, as well as gold mining. The fortress of Hohensalzburg, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, dates from the 11th century. In the 17th century, Salzburg became a center of the Counter-Reformation, with monasteries and numerous Baroque churches built. Salzburg's historic center (German: Altstadt) is renowned for its Baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centers north of the Alps. The historic center was enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The city has three universities and a large population of students. Salzburg is a popular tourist destination for its rich musical history as it's the birthplace of 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who was born there on 27 January 1756. Tourists also visit Salzburg to tour the historic center and the scenic Alpine surroundings. It is also the setting of the musical later turned film Sound of Music.
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Kranzlmarkt, Salzburg Altstadt
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N 47.8 ° | E 13.045 ° |
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Kranzlmarkt 5
5020 Salzburg, Altstadt
Salzburg, Austria
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