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As a World Cultural Heritage Site, Salzburg combines an intriguing and magical blend of history, culture and architectural style. Lying on the banks of the Salzach river, the city has a perfect setting, with the surrounding mountains adding to the picture postcard views. With the cathedral, monastery, castle, gardens and museums, the attractions are endless and all within easy walking distance.

Activities

Gardens
Just a short walk from the `old town' are the Mirabell Palace gardens, small but beautifully layed out formal gardens with a rose garden and 'gnome garden'. On the outskirts of the town are the lovely Hellbrunn Palace gardens, built by the Prince-Archbishops of the city and famed for their unique and amusing water fountains.

Out & About
The Old Town, centred around the Getreidegasse, is home to Mozart's birthplace and museum as well as a maze of boutique filled narrow streets which invite exploration. Stop off in one of the irresistible cafés for "coffee and cake" before heading off to visit the mighty Hohen Salzburg fortress, St. Peter's Church, the great Cathedral and the Catacombs. On the outskirts of the city is the magnificent Hellbrunn Palace.

Music & Opera
Music events of the highest calibre take place in Salzburg throughout the summer. These festivals include the Summer Festival, Palace Concerts, Fortress Concerts and much more. Two very popular music attractions are:
Mozart Dinner Concert:
This magical evening is set in the stylish surroundings of the historic Baroque Hall in Europe's oldest restaurant. During a candle-lit 3-course dinner you will enjoy some of Mozart's most popular compositions. The members of the 'Amadeus Consort' - two opera singers and five musicians in historical costumes perform movements from 'A little night melody' as well as arias and duets form the 'The Magic Flute', 'Don Giavani' & 'The Magic of Figaro'. Let yourself be enchanted!
Please note: Smart dress (no jeans); Drinks not included; Concert starts at 8.00pm, doors open 7.15pm; Concert not available 09-10/06, 17-18/06, 21/06 and 06/09 during 2008.
Sound of Music Tour (4.5 hrs):
A wonderful tour which starts with breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes were filmed. Relax and listen to the original Sound of Music soundtrack as you visit the key sites. The trip includes the Mirabell Gardens where Maria and the children danced around the fountain singing Do-Re-Mi, Leopoldskron Castle (front used as the Trapp family home), Hellbrunn Castle with the glass pavilion, Nonnberg Abbey, where Maria was a novice, as well as the wedding church at Mondsee.
Please note: Tour departs daily at 9.30am and at 2.00pm.

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