- There is no doubt that the city of Salzburg is one of the prettiest I have seen. Like so much of Europe, Austria’s cities carry loads of history, culture, and charm.
- The Old Town of Salzburg (also called Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg or simply Altstadt) is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
- Salzburg’s historic city center is like a precious jewel – something you simply have to admire. Located between the Salzach River and the surrounding mountains.
- It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg) in 1997. The city has three universities and a large population of students.
- ...known through the work of the Italian architects Vincenzo Scamozzi and Santini Solari, to whom the centre of Salzburg owes much of its Baroque appearance.
- Saturday 21 December 2013. Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, Austria (UNESCO). http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/784.
- Salzburg is located in the west of Austria, is a door of the Alps. According to historical records, Salzburg is now the oldest city in the historic region of Austria.
- In the late 15th century the Jews were expelled from the town. Until 1803, the Archbishop of Salzburg was the ruler of the city and the surrounding territory.
- ...known through the work of the Italian architects Vincenzo Scamozzi and Santini Solari, to whom the centre of Salzburg owes much of its Baroque appearance.