Salzburg Map, Austria

Salzburg History

In 1803, Napoleon took away the secular power of the Prince Archbishops and in the following years the city changed hands several times – going to Austria and then being annexed to Bavaria repetitively. In 1850, the city of Salzburg became a part of the Austrian Empire and was made the capital of the Duchy of Salzburg. In 1866, Salzburg became a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. read more

Salzburg Nightlife

As said, Salzburg has a lively music scene with huge fan-followings for rock, pop, jazz, etc. Befitting its name, Rockhouse (at Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 46) is a venue where live rock and pop concerts are held. Jazz-devotees can catch live shows at the Jazz It Bar Music Club (at Elisabethstrasse11/5). read more

Salzburg Sightseeing

The Abbey of Saint Peter and Benedictine monastery founded by the later Saint Rupert around 700 stands in the Old Town. Originally done in Romanesque style, the abbey was re-touched to add some late-Baroque features. Apart from St. Rupert’s tomb, the altar paintings are the chief attractions here. Other tourist attractions in the vicinity are St. Peter’s Cemetery and early Christian burial chambers dating back to 215. read more

Salzburg Travel Guide

Salzburg is one place that is known to have an exquisite cultural tradition which extends well in to the far past. Being the very place of birth for the world renowned Mozart, the annual Salzburg festival successfully draws incredible numbers of people from all over the world to listen to some of the most awesome and enthralling music pieces. Also, as the famous movie, The Sound of Music was also set here; people love... read more