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Salzburg's Old Town

Old Town, Salzburg, Austria
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Ranked #1 of 68 attractions in Salzburg
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
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Queenstown, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We went to Old Town many times during our 4 day stay in charming Salzburg..The area is cobblestoned, relaxed and dog friendly with many proprietors allowing dogs in the outdoor court restaurants and plazas and even shops and indoor cafes...Mozart's birthplace home museum is here and highly recommended for a visit..Salzburg is such a walkable city that we were able... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

we got surprise when we went to old town Salzburg, it is kept well preserved. very clean, specially in evening it looks very very beautiful.

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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I went here as part of a Radius tour. The town is really easy to get to know with tons to do. The highlight was the observation tower above the museum of art. As you can see the whole town. Your like 8 or 10 stories up. You can see everything. I wish I had more time to explore Salzburg.

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Loved the Mirrabel gardens, sound of music tour, pretty city and friendly locals. Give the Mozart dinner a miss.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

It was fun to take the bus to see Salzburg with its musical history, picaresque side streets, interesting shops and statues. We had an original Sacher torte, a nice meal at the Elefant Restaurant and a very pleasant day to see the sights despite no help form the weather.

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london
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This is a very attractive place to spend a couple of hours looking around. It is picturesque qith a fantastic selection of mainly upmarket shops. The main downside is that there are lots of professional beggars.

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Salzburg, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The Old Town and Market Place was great. This was and is still, a very wealthy city / It was just as beautiful as what I watched in Sound of Music. Many designers shops are incorporated discretely into old buildings.

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Stevensville, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Good town to walk without difficulty. Parking underground in town is an easy stroll underground to come out in the Old Town. Take the opportunity to cross the river. Due to a music festival a few locations were closed and it was very crowded.

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Gloucester, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Crown Plaza. Which I highly recommend. It was a little bit of a walk but was worth it. The Old Town and Market Place was great. We spent a night and day walking around all the shops. The fresh market had all kinds of flowers and my favorite mushrooms. I couldn't believe I found them for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The old town is stylish and feels and appears very carefully maintained. Many designers shops are incorporated discretely into old buildings and there are many small off street arcades connecting streets. The overall effect is very attractive, if ever so slightly sterile, but the shopping opportunities are good and links with history are carefully transmitted and easily absorbed. This was... More

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