Linda and Roxy in Europe

5th posting on May 26, 2023 ..... Back to the welcome page and listings for other links

Salzburg, Austria ... (Part 1 of 3)
The City of Mozart, Castles, Baroque towers, churches, outdoor cafes, gardens and the Sound of Music, is located along the Salzach River. New Town is north of the river and Old Town is on the south side. Salzburg is pedestrian friendly. We saw people of all ages walking and bicycling. We started our visit walking from the train station to Tourist Information in Old Town. Next was a Rick Steves audio walking tour through Old Town to get oriented & learn a bit of history. We've enjoyed our time here, seeing the sights and walking many miles around town (sometimes in circles).

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On the train in Munich, Germany heading to Salzburg, Austria.
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We took the long way (got lost?) from the train station to Old Town and found some friends along the way outside SalzburgMilch. Dairy farming accounts for 18% of agricultural production in Austria.
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Mozart (born 1756) standing tall in Mozartplatz. He was born here, a child prodigy. At 6 he performed with his sister touring the great cities of Europe.

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Standing inside one of the very many churches in Old Town Salzburg. Salzburg, nicknamed the "Rome of the North ", has 38 Catholic and 2 Protestant churches as well as one Synagogue. They started building monestaries & churches in 700 AD!!!
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Looking downstream across the Salzach River to Old Town.
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Love locks on the pedestrian bridge over the Salzach River. Hungarian legend has it that a woman who had lost her lover in WWI started attaching padlocks on bridges where they used to meet.
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Many carriages touring the the MozartPlatz. Old town covers about 600 acres & has 7 districts (Platz) they all have a statue and other defining features. We got lost a lot!
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Walkers, bicycles, scooters and delivery vehicles share the streets in both New and Old Town. Everyone was very courteous, no horns blaring or road rage! This picture was taken early before it was busy. Some streets are just wide enough for a vehicle. Happy to be walking!
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This Turkish Doner Kebap shop is our new favorite place. The owner doesn't speak English, fortunately there were some very nice young guys also ordering & volunteered to translate for us. By the 3rd day he knew what we wanted. Felt like old friends.
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