🇦🇹 Salzburg in Half a Day: 3 Must-Visit Spots

Salzburg, the historic capital of Austria🎵, is the birthplace of Mozart and the filming location of The Sound of Music🎬. Its Old Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. 📍 Getreidegasse 9 Getreidegasse is the most famous shopping street in Salzburg’s Old Town🛍️. Mozart was born here at No. 9 on January 27, 1756🎻. His father, Leopold Mozart, rented the third floor of this building from 1747 to 1773. The bright yellow building, adorned with the red-and-white Austrian flag, now houses the Mozart Birthplace Museum🏛️. Visitors can explore rooms where Mozart’s family lived, see historical instruments, portraits, letters, and memorabilia. It was here that Mozart composed masterpieces like The Marriage of Figaro and 11 piano concertos🎶. The museum attracts countless classical music lovers from around the world. 📍 Mirabell Palace and Gardens Built in 1606 by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich in Baroque style🏰, Mirabell Palace was inspired by Italian and French architecture. The geometrically designed gardens feature mythological sculptures by Ottavio Mosto🌳. Legend says the palace was built for the archbishop’s beloved, Salome🌹. Today, it remains one of Europe’s most romantic wedding destinations💍. Scenes from The Music of Music were filmed here🎥. 📍 Love Lock Bridge (Marko-Feingold-Steg) Near the fortress, this bridge offers stunning views of the Old Town🌉. Covered with love locks🔒, it has become a romantic spot for couples, adding to Salzburg’s charm. #RomanticDestinations #TravelAustria #Salzburg #Mozart #SoundOfMusic #EuropeTravel #WorldHeritage 🏔️❤️🎶