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  Salzburg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Salzburg is a city in western Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg (population 150,000 in 2006).
The city is approximately 150 km east of Munich, Germany, and 300 km west of Vienna.
Salzburg is the birthplace of Hans Makart, a 19th-century Austrian painter-decorator and national celebrity.
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 Salzburg (state) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Salzburg (area 7154 km², population 520,000) is a state or Land of Austria, located adjacent to the German border.
Salzburg was an independent Archbishopric within the Holy Roman Empire (see Archbishopric of Salzburg) until the Imperial reorganization of 1803, when it was given as compensation to Grand Duke Ferdinand III of Tuscany, the brother of Emperor Francis II.
Following the Austrian defeat at Austerlitz in 1805, Salzburg was annexed by Austria as compensation for the loss of Tyrol to Bavaria, and Ferdinand was transferred to Würzburg.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Salzburg_(state)   (511 words)

  
 Tourism in Salzburg
Salzburg is one of the smaller Austrian provinces but it is one of the most important for the tourism industry.
The Salzburg historian Dr. Hanns Haas assesses the significance of tourism in the province as follows: “Before tourism developed Salzburg was a poor region and the modest means of earning a livelihood could only provide most inhabitants with a minimum existence.
Nowadays Salzburg is one of the most prosperous European regions and for many years the province has had one of the lowest unemployment rates of all federal provinces.
www.salzburg.gv.at /en/en-index/en-tourismussbg.htm   (287 words)

  
 Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, capital of the province of Salzburg and the gateway to Austria from the northwest, is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, admired equally for its buildings and its magnificent setting.
The prospect of the city, with the towers and domes of its churches and, looming over it the massive bulk of the Hohensalzburg fortress, is one of unforgettable beauty.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756.
www.planetware.com /austria/salzburg-a-s-salz.htm   (1038 words)

  
 Salzburg (city)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Salzburg (population 145,000 in 2005) is a city in western Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg (population 520,000 in 2003).
The city is approximately 150km east of Munich, and 300km west of Vienna.
Until 1803, the Archbishop of Salzburg was the ruler of the city and the surrounding territory.
www.pillscatalog.net /Salzburg_%28city%29.html   (1799 words)

  
 STG:Salzburg
A city has stood here since pre-Roman times, but Salzburg reached the height of its influence in the 16th and 17th centuries as an independent city-state under the rule of its Prince-Archbishops, and funded by profits from the salt trade (its name in German is literally "salt town").
Salzburg's influence waned in the 18th century, although every cloud has a silver lining and in Salzburg's case it was that many of the city's old buildings weren't destroyed in the name of "progress".
Salzburg is close enough to the UK that you can get there and see most of the major sites in a weekend, but it has enough charm and depth that you could easily stay here for much longer and not get bored.
www.geocities.com /stevestravelguides/salzburg.htm   (3322 words)

  
 Salzburg's Old City
Salzburg's Old City circa 1965 is the same Old City as today, except that most of the main attractions have since been repainted or fixed-up.
Salzburg's Old City stands on the south bank of the Salzach River beneath the Hohensalzburg Castle.
It is like several other Austrian old cities I have visited, generally circular or half-circular in shape with a high wall of buildings facing the river and the inner roads arrayed a circle around a central plaza and/or main church or Cathedral and/or palace.
www.tompgalvin.com /places/at/salzburg_as.htm   (998 words)

  
 Salzburg (city) - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Salzburg (city), city in western Austria, capital of Salzburg Province, on the Salzach River.
Salzburg is a cultural and tourist centre whose...
City, large centre of population organized as a community.
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 Salzburg : Introduction | Frommers.com
The city and the river were named after the early residents who earned their living in the region's salt mines.
Salzburg, a city of 17th- and 18th-century houses, is internationally known for its architectural grandeur.
Several beautiful castles and palaces dot the city: Hohensalzburg Fortress, the former stronghold of the prince-archbishops of Salzburg; Residenz, an opulent palace and seat of the Salzburg prince-archbishops after they abandoned the gloomy Hohensalzburg; and Schloss Hellbrunn, 5km (3 miles) south of the city, summer residence of the prince-archbishops.
www.frommers.com /destinations/salzburg/0102010001.html   (487 words)

  
 79 Salzburg hotels. Accommodation in Salzburg. Hotels in Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria - described as both architecturally and scenically one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Salzburg is the place, over which hovers the shade of its most famous son, Mozart.
No matter what descriptions you give to this city, you will be fascinated by the atmosphere of it, especially if you spend most of your time in the Altstadt, on the left bank of the Salzach River, which probably has more masterpieces of Baroque architecture per hectare than any other city on Earth.
The Altstadt is tucked into the space between the cliffs and the left bank of the river; on the other side of the river, the city becomes increasingly modern as it sprawls from the Mirabell Castle and its gardens to the shops and offices near the railroad station.
www.europe-cities.com /hotels-salzburg.aspx   (420 words)

  
 Guide and Travel Facts: Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is considered one of Austria's most beautiful cities — partly because of the quaint streets from the past, and partly because of the Salzach River that flows through it.
Salzburg grew rich on the profits of salt because the area of the Salzkammergut belonged to the prince-archbishop, so all taxation passed into the coffers of the city.
The "Salzburger Nockerl," which is a sweet delicacy consisting of three mounds of golden soufflé, sprinkled with plenty of confectioner's sugar and served on a silver platter, is an example of good plain cooking from the 19th century.
www.passports.com /trips/cityfact/cityfact.asp?city=Salzburg   (5235 words)

  
 INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - OLYMPIC GAMES
The provinces of Salzburg, Tyrol and Styria are involved in the bid.
The City of Salzburg (population approximately 150,000) is in the Province of Salzburg which has a population of 520,000.
Three Olympic Villages are proposed: one in Salzburg, one in Kitzbühel and one in the Amadé region.
www.olympic.org /uk/games/2010/salzburg_uk.asp   (510 words)

  
 A view on salzburg austria
Salzburg lies in the western part of Austria, near the border to Germany, Bavaria.
Salzburg is famous all over the world for the festivals with dramas, operas and Mozart’s opus.But there are also other interessting events and locations to visit.
Salzburger Nockerl is a sweet meal made of eggs and vanilla sugar-a light delicious soufflée.
www.munich-to-vienna-via-salzburg.com /salzburg/city.html   (770 words)

  
 This is Salzburg
Salzburg as a holiday destination is equally popular in winter and summer.
Of Austria’s present-day Länder or provinces, Salzburg is the only one to have been ruled as an independent state by a prince-archbishop and it is the only one of the many spiritual principalities of the Holy Roman Empire still to exist as an independent province.
The strong economic orientation towards European markets, a dense network of inter-regional contacts, and Salzburg’s previous role as an international meeting-place in the heart of Europe presented the best prerequisites for a continuation of the active participation in shaping the ”Europe of the regions”.
www.salzburg.gv.at /en/en-index   (913 words)

  
 Salzburg City | Supertramp
Salzburg is renowned for its incomparable charm, scenic beauty and the fact that Mozart was born here.
Salzburg's jazz autumn, as well as numerous atmospheric Advent- and Christmas events invite you to stay longer.
The city constantly sets new impulses for an even greater range of cultural events.
www.supertramp.at /en/austria/salzburg/salzburg_city   (163 words)

  
 Salzburg Travel and Tourist Information - Europe for Visitors
Salzburg is famous for its "string rain," a drenching rain that can occur at any time of year.
Salzburg is located on the Austrian-German border, about two hours from Munich and three hours from Vienna by train.
Salzburg City Tourist Information offers a Salzburg Card that includes admission to various museums, churches, the zoo, etc. It also entitles the holder to reductions on other local tours and private excursions, and it includes unlimited use of the local transport system.
europeforvisitors.com /europe/articles/salzburg.htm   (526 words)

  
 Christmas in Salzburg 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The city of Salzburg - and especially its historic city center ­ is in fact one of the loveliest places in Europe, winning international acclaim in 1997 when it was designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.
The Old City is picturesquely surrounded by the Mönchsberg, crowned by the Fortress which is visible for miles, and the mighty Capuchin Mountain on the right banks of the river.
The breathtaking view of the entire city of Salzburg from the Gaisberg mountain is one of the highlights of this tour.
www.austriatravel.ws /christmasinsalzburg2006.html   (2820 words)

  
 Salzburg travel guide - Wikitravel
Salzburg [2] is a city in Austria, with a population of some 148,000 in 2005.
The Salzburg W.A. Mozart International Airport (IATA: SZG) is situated about 20 minutes from the centre of the city.
Salzburg is the region with the most Gault Millau toques per capita.
wikitravel.org /en/Salzburg_(city)   (1743 words)

  
 Salzburg (city)
Capital of the federal state of Salzburg, west Austria, on the River Salzach;; population (1995) 142,000.
There are textile industries, and stock rearing, dairy farming, forestry, tourism, and the manufacture of musical instruments all contribute to the local economy.
The city is dominated by the Hohensalzburg fortress (founded 1077, present buildings 1465–1519).
www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0017025.html   (270 words)

  
 Salzburg, Austria by europe-cities - Salzburg travel guide
Described as both architecturally and scenically one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Salzburg perpetually stands in the shadow of its most famous son, Mozart.
The Altstadt is tucked into the space between the cliffs and the left bank of the river; on the other side of the river, the city becomes increasingly modern as it sprawls from the Mirabell Castle and gardens to the shops and offices near the railroad station.
Salzburg is nice all year round, although November can be a bit drab.
www.europe-cities.com /salzburg.aspx   (518 words)

  
 Salzburg - Wikimedia Commons
Red-white with coat of arms of the State of Salzburg.
Salzburg, Austria as seen from Mönchsberg in October 2005
Salzburg, Austria as seen from Mönchsberg (panorama) in October 2005
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 Englischsprachige Version
SALZBURG.AT is the internet site of the "Europaregion Salzburg" comprising the Land (Region) and the City of Salzburg as well as the neighbouring Bavarian districts of Traunstein and Berchtesgadener Land.
The website is owned and published by the press office of Land Salzburg.
City of Salzburg Tourism Organisation: Salzburg - the stage of the world
www.salzburg.at /en.html   (111 words)

  
 Salzburg, Austria, Pictures
At Salzburg the Salzach River passes between two lofty masses of rock, one of which, the Mönchsberg (523 m/1716 ft high), bears an 11th-century fort.
Salzburg was the birthplace of the 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Salzberg is a very scenic city and by the looks of things they have recovered from the big flood quite well.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/Austria/Salzburg_city.html   (237 words)

  
 Salzburg Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
Salzburg lies on both banks of the Salzach River, at the point where it is pinched between two mountains, the Kapuzinerberg and the Mönchsberg.
While Salzburg is a visual pageant of Baroque motifs, music is the element that shapes the life of the city.
Since 1920, the Salzburg Festival, which draws a crowd to the city from mid-July until the end of August, has honored Mozart with performances of his works by the world's greatest musicians.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=salzburg@134   (340 words)

  
 Salzburg City Guide Only From> StayresAustria.com!
The birth of the town Salzburg can be set in the year 696 when the missionary St. Rubert arrived and founded the Benedictine Monastery of St. Peters.
Its organisation was Vatican-like and Salzburg was not called the " Rome of the North" by accident.
Located between the two mountains Kapuzinerberg and Mönchsberg and the River Salzach it is a picturesque city with small alleys, quaint colorful town homes, rich castles and palaces, neat gardens and a high density of churches and monasteries.
www.stayresaustria.com /salzburg-cities.html   (399 words)

  
 Salzburg: The Mozart City
Almost all the symphonies were written in Salzburg, as were most of his concertos and practically all of his divertimenti and serenades (including the Haffner Serenade and the Post Horn Serenade).
Salzburg Cathedral: The Cathedral is the most important sacred building in the city.
All year round there will be daily Mozart films in the Salzburg Museum free of charge, and towards the end of Mozart Year there will be performances of Mozart’s Requiem, and a Mozart Year closing event under the title “Eine Stadt ist Bühne” (“The City is a Stage”).
www.luxurytraveler.com /salzburg_the_mozart_city.html   (2220 words)

  
 Salzburg Snow Shuttle 2006/2007 - Advent in Salzburg - Let us show you the wintery mountains ... in a different ski ...
"Salzburg Snow Shuttle" operates daily from December 22, 2006 to March 19, 2007, departing at 08:30 from Mirabell Square in the city center, on the east side of the Salzach river.
Swim, sauna and massage are also available in downtown Salzburg at the Paracelsus Health Spa.
Aside from Snowshuttle, in Salzburg City, ice-skating is available from Saturday 18 November 2006 till Sunday 07 January 2007 in the Mozart Square, Salzburg and for the winter season at the Volksgarten Salzburg (tel: 0662 623 411-15)
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 2006 UCI Road World Chamionships Salzburg Austria
For six days, the city where Mozart was born will be in the focus of the cycling world.
For Salzburg, this event is the chance of a lifetime — an opportunity that is not to be missed.
The bicycle is the most favoured means of transportation in the population, the network of cycle paths is one of the most densely structured throughout Austria.
www.salzburg-2006.com /en/index.html   (487 words)

  
 Salzburg Hotels
Luxurious 5-star hotel located in the heart of the old part of Salzburg city, very close to the best shopping streets in the town.
Small and exclusive city center hotel in a traditional building of the 15th century.
City center hotel housed in a beautiful, historical castle surrounded by a fabulous park.
salzburg.lodgingaustria.com   (446 words)

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