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Salzburg For those who may not know, Salzburg is heralded as the birthplace of Mozart; the visuals though are something reminiscent of a fairytale. Set up against the swily flowing Salzach River and steep hills, the city's towers and oldtime signages oen le me speechless. It's a fact that Salzburg is true to its rich history so much so that even major store brands that have moved into the city must comply with historical façade regulations. Formerly the seat of the archbishop back in 798, Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria. But in so many ways, its architecture feels trapped in time and because of that, it's one of Europe's most touristy attractions. Located right in the middle of the country (nearest the northern border of the Alps), few visits to Austria are complete without a trip to the fabled city. ere's also a pretty lengthy outdoor market which runs parallel to the Salzach. In the City Perhaps the most iconic piece of Salzburg, as I see it, is its colossal 900-year-old cliff top fortress, Hohensalzburg Castle. Set high above the city's Baroque spires, the castle's original purpose was to protect the principality from invasions and like Graz's Schlossberg, it has never been captured by the enemy. Hohensalzburg is also home to several museums including the Marionette, Altes Zeughaus and Museum of the Rainer Regiment. It was no surprise to me that good coffee was one of the highlights of my trip. In many ways, Austrian cities epitomize great coffee culture. Before leaving Salzburg, be sure to make a stop at Café Tomaselli, one of the city's most revered cafés. But remember, don't just ask for a "coffee" because as you might've guessed by now, Austrian coffee is a bit more specific than that. V U E N J . C O M 150

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