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Salzburg's Old Town

Old Town, Salzburg, Austria
Ranked #1 of 68 attractions in Salzburg
4.5 of 5 stars 217 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
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plkmtk
London,England
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47 reviews
54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

Baroque churches, old world cafes and restaurants, open air markets More

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MidwestMere
Kansas City, Missouri
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15 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

My friend and I were lucky enough to be in Salzburg during St. Rupert's festival (not planned, just a happy coincidence!) The festival was a really great way to get involved in the community. There was tons of food to try, booths to buy crafts at, performances, and great people watching. I'm not sure if we would have had as... More

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BellaFreddie
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

Very pretty and lovely to just walk around taking in the city. More

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Getawayguy20
Winnipeg, Canada
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50 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012
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Beautiful architecture, great shops and restaurants, museums - all in all, a great place to spend lots of time. There are your usual touristy shops, but amongst them are some real gems of places to shop. The vibe is great! Shuts down in the evenings (in January) and not much open Sundays as well. Easy to walk around. More

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mendolun
Mexico City, Mexico
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71 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

All town is amazing and nice, I have been 5-6 times there and I back every opportunity that I have. More

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Betsy98
UK
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24 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Made me want to stay and live there when I first saw the place! You can explore it by foot if you're a walker. Or you can take the horse-drawn carriages if you fancy.Breathtaking views. I'm an avid Sound of Music fan and I went to almost all the important places associated with the movie and the real Von Trapp... More

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TimC1
Brisbane, Australia
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24 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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The beautiful old town of Salzburg is unmissable - and great for a morning or afternoon's exploring on foot. Don't go with a list of things to do - it'll spoil the fun. Just let the day take you where it will! More

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adrianna24sings
New York City, New York
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9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

I'm mesmerized by the charms of Salzburg's Old Town. Cobblestone streets, stunning architecture, horse and buggy rides, glorious fountains, the sound of church bells, walking trails, views of the foot hills of the Alps, and memories of the magnificent composer Mozart make Salzburg one of Europe's best cities to visit. If I could live anywhere in Europe, I'd choose Salzburg.... More

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Sandyman53
Sandy, United Kingdom
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14 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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Its a safe and interesting place to visit. Lots of museums but a visit to the Fort on the hill is a must. Magnificent views and interesting history. From the ramparts the building with the red dome is the Abbey featured in the Sound of Music. Food can be expensive and lots of places close on Sunday. More

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P0ntNeuf
New Orleans, LA
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74 reviews
33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

While the city seems underwhelming at first, the beautiful scenery keeps you interested until you realize all there is to enjoy in the city center. More

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