Dom zu Salzburg (Salzburg Cathedral)

To get a taste of Salzburg's heritage, walk around the streets of Altstadt (the city's Old Town). The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site features Medieval and Baroque buildings, as well as several of Salzburg's most popular tourist attractions, including Festung Hohensalzburg and Dom zu Salzburg. Dave Long / Getty

Dom zu Salzburg, the city's most famous religious landmark, is renowned for its classic Baroque architecture. Inside, the beautiful cathedral houses two noteworthy artifacts: a grandiose 4,000-pipe organ and the baptismal font used during Mozart's baptism. Anja Grafenauer/EyeEm / Getty

Mirabell Palace's immaculately manicured gardens are a must-see for photography lovers. The gardens not only house an array of flowers, fountains and statues, but also showcase stunning Salzburg vistas. Mirabellgarten was even featured in the iconic movie "The Sound of Music." bluejayphoto / Getty

Built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, Festung Hohensalzburg is the largest, fully preserved fortress in central Europe. The intimidating structure dominates the Salzburg skyline, thanks to its prime position atop Festungsberg mountain. bluejayphoto / Getty

Originally constructed by notable religious figure Prince-Bishop Markus Sittikus as a summer residence, the Renaissance-style Schloss Hellbrunn continues to wow visitors with its variety of water features, including secret grottos and hidden water jets. Nik Rogul / Getty

Although the yellow landmark sticks out from other buildings in the area, it's the property's former occupant that makes this building a must-see Salzburg attraction. Legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on the third floor of the Hagenauer House (which now houses Mozarts Geburtshaus) on Jan. 27, 1756. Mlenny / Getty

For a glimpse into Salzburg art and archeology, check out the Salzburg Museum. Some treasured pieces in the museum's collection include a painted Roman wall, paintings by world-renowned Salzburg artist Gottfried Salzmann and the famous Salzburg Glockenspiel — a large, fully operational musical instrument that dates back to the late 1600s. Keith Ewing / Flickr

Classical music lovers cannot miss a visit to Mozarts Geburtshaus and Mozarts Wohnhaus, the two homes Mozart lived in during his time in Salzburg. Notable exhibits at the latter property include the composer's original pianoforte and a well-known portrait of the Mozart family. Susanna Gappmayer / Flickr