Salzburg Old Town - Unesco World Heritage Site

Logo Salzburg Old Town - Unesco World Heritage Site
Logo Salzburg Old Town - Unesco World Heritage Site

On 1 January 1997, Salzburg's Old Town - next to Schönbrunn Palace - was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

What a unique treasure the old town of Salzburg represents, the spoiled local - for whom it has almost become a daily, unnoticed backdrop - often only notices again emphatically when his guests are deeply impressed by the beautiful sight next to him. Enthusiastic sentences like "To live in such a beautiful city must be a dream" embarrass the average Salzburg citizen many a time, as he has to admit how seldom he himself takes notice of this beauty.

In fact, the city of Salzburg - and here especially its historic old town - represents one of the most beautiful spots on earth that can be found in Europe, which was internationally recognised by UNESCO in 1997 when it was declared a World Heritage Site. What is so special about it? First of all, it is characterised by its favourable location. As a historical lifeline, the river Salzach, coming from the south from the forerunners of the Alps, winds its way through the middle of the city of Salzburg and divides it into two halves, the so-called right bank and the left bank of the Salzach. The left bank of the Salzach represents the "even older part", where the earliest remains of Roman settlements were found. From one side to the other you reach the Nonntaler bridge, the Mozartsteg (only on foot), the Staatsbrücke, the Makartsteg and the Müllner Steg (both also only on foot).

The old town of Salzburg is also effectively framed by the Mönchsberg, on which the Hohensalzburg fortress is enthroned, visible from afar, and on the right side of the river by the mighty Kapuzinerberg. For a real Salzburg citizen, the term "mountain" seems a little exaggerated, but in fact you can take long walks on both city mountains and escape the hectic hustle and bustle of the many alleys and squares for a few hours. An ascent is worthwhile in any case, as from here, one can enjoy the most beautiful panorama views and "postcard views" of the oldtown of the city.

The old town itself, with its many architectural styles, is a true architectural treasure chest, for which not least the strict protective measures are responsible. Those who stroll through the many small lanes (the best known are Getreidegasse, Judengasse, Goldgasse, Kaigasse as well as Linzergasse and Steingasse) will find buildings from the Middle Ages, the Romanesque, the Renaissance, the Baroque as well as the noble, classicist bourgeois houses of the Monarchy in a very small space. There is hardly an epoch that has not left its architectural traces in Salzburg.

As the old town of Salzburg is both a pedestrian zone and relatively small, it is an excellent place for strolling and strolling - from the Nonntal valley in the south to the Müllnerhügel hill in the north, you can get there comfortably on foot in a good 20 minutes. If one is in a hurry, one takes a taxi, but those who prefer it leisurely and at the same time wish a city tour, can be driven through the city by one of the popular horse-drawn carriages. The most famous places of the city are the Residenzplatz with the fountain of the same name, the neighbouring Alte Markt, the Universitätsplatz, as well as of course the Mozartplatz with the monument of the genius loci - by the way, here is also the most central of the different tourism information.

There is really no shortage of imposing buildings, the most striking of which are Salzburg Cathedral, the Hohensalzburg fortress mentioned at the beginning, the Residence, St. Peter's Abbey with its impressive cemetery, Franciscan Church and University Church and - not to forget - the festival district with the Großem and Haus für Mozart (formerly Kleines Festspielhaus) as well as the Felsenreitschule. On the right side of the Salzach river you should not miss Mirabell Castle with its romantic Mirabell Garden (one of the most popular photo motifs, by the way) and the Sebastian Church with its beautiful cemetery. A little outside the city is Hellbrunn Palace with its fountains and zoo.

So there is certainly no lack of optical attractions and those who visit Salzburg can only be recommended to bring some time with them and let themselves be captivated and enchanted by the unique atmosphere and the lively city life. Whether you want to enjoy art, go shopping, go for a walk, visit a café or just 'a day in the city' - the old town of Salzburg has many charming sides. By the way: Not only by land but also by water you can visit the old town of Salzburg - since 2002 there is a panoramic boat which travels on the Salzach and also offers charming views.

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