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Best Things to Do in Salzburg

Would you rather live like a king or a world-renowned classical composer? If you choose the former, you'll find yourself at home in the Hellbrunn Palace, admiring furniture and the grounds, or in the Mirabell Gardens, perusing the flowers. If you prefer the artistic lifestyle, you'll enjoy touring the residences of Mozart and traversing the streets of Altstadt (Old Town), passing ancient marketplaces and restaurants on the way. Both the regal and the musical converge at the Salzburg Cathedral, the religious hub for centuries and a must-see for visitors. 

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#1
Salzburg Old Town (Altstadt) Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 5.0

Why go: Since this central district contains some of the most popular attractions like Mozart's Birthplace ... read more»

#2
Salzburg Cathedral Free attraction
Churches/Religious Sites, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 5.0

Why go: A giant monument to this city's religion, power, and wealth, Salzburg Cathedral awes visitors ... read more»

#3
Mirabell Gardens (Mirabellgarten) Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 5.0

Why go: This paradise on the east side of the Salzach River shelters notable sites like the ... read more»

#4
Hohensalzburg Fortress
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: Never conquered by enemy troops, Hohensalzburg Fortress was invaded by tourists in the mid-20th century ... read more»

#5
Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn)
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: Although The Sound of Music was shot at a handful of places throughout Salzburg, the ... read more»

#6
Mozarts Gerburtshaus (Mozart's Birthplace)
Historic Homes/Mansions, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: This is Salzburg, so as one Virtual Tourist insists, "Of course you must visit the ... read more»

#7
Salzburg Museum
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Overall Rating: Rating: 3.5

Why go: The Salzburg Museum has a wide range of archaeological and artistic treasures: from a 17th ... read more»

#8
Tanzmeisterhaus (Mozart's Residence)
Historic Homes/Mansions, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 3.0

Why go: Before Mozart relocated to Vienna, he wrote many cherished symphonies, concertos and operas at Tanzmeisterhaus ... read more»

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