Salzburg

• The city of Salzburg is located in the north of central Austria. It is a federal state and the capital of the Salzburg Land region.

• It is located in a flat basin on both sides of the Salzach River near the foothills of the Northern Alps and the German Bavarian border, at 47.80 latitude and 13.04 longitude, at an altitude of 435 meters above sea level, and has a population of 150,269.

• Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria, and is characterized by its Alpine atmosphere. It contains the old town, which is characterized by world-famous Baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centers in the north of the Alps, and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

• Salzburg is home to green hills and beautiful, peaceful and picturesque gardens.

• It is considered a popular tourist destination, especially in the winter season. Salzburg has a continental climate, where winter brings snowfall, temperatures are high and rain is abundant.

• The city is famous for being the home of Mozart and its famous music festivals, and it is called the Music City.

• Salzburg is a popular destination for tourists, as it holds many music festivals and is visited by art lovers as the golden city of Baroque.

• The city is easily accessible by train, as it is two hours from Munich and three hours from Vienna. The city is also distinguished by a modern and well-organized airport with interconnected flights from important European cities.

• Visitors can obtain a Salzburg Card that enables them to visit many museums, zoos, churches and the local transportation system.

• The most important attractions in the city:

Amberg Church

Saint Peter's Tomb.

Hohensalzburg Castle: Located at the top of the Festungsberg Mountain, it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.