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 The city of Salzburg,
and especially its historic city center, is in fact one of the
loveliest places in Europe, winning international acclaim in 1997
when it was designated a world heritage site by UNESCO. The Salzach
River, winds through the city as its historic lifeline and
separates it into two halves, the so-called left bank, where
ancient Roman settlements once stood and the right banks of the
Salzach.
The Old City is picturesquely surrounded by the Mönchsberg,
crowned by the Fortress which is visible for miles, and the mighty
Capuchin Mountain on the right banks of the river.
This "heart of the heart of Europe" is the city of Mozart, who was
born here in 1756, a beautiful baroque city , capital of Land
Salzburg. The city is the setting for The Salzburg Festival, a world-renowned
annual event that attracts music lovers, especially Mozart fans,
from all over the globe. Salzburg was also the setting for The Sound
of Music; yes, the hills are alive with music- and reachable by
tour.
Ever since the end of World War II, Salzburg has had a strong
American connection. While the Soviets occupied a section of Vienna
and Lower Austria, Salzburg was a part of the American zone. The
real postwar economy didn't develop in Eastern Austria until 1955
when the Russians pulled out. However, economic development began in
Salzburg right at the end of the war, giving the city a 10-year head
start and cementing its friendship with the United States. |
