Austria photos > Wandering storybookland - Salzburg
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Aerial view of Salzburg from Monschberg above our apartment rental
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Every street is dolled up for the holiday
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Advent wreath, anyone?
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If you like to decorate your tree with handpainted eggs...
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THIS is your store!
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I was singing Chirtmas caroles in my head when wandering through these little markets
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Traditional clothing shops for children are abundant in Salzburg. I had to fight myself not to buy one of these outfits for our nieces and nephews.
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Our nieces Jacey and Ally would be perfect in these Austrian frocks!
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John watching ice skaters with the Mozart statue in background
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We took this shot for our friends Elvira and Ignazio, whom you'll meet when we go to Italy.
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Entering the Residenz... Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau transformed the city of Salzburg into a masterpiece of Italian Baroque architecture with the wealth made off the region's salt mines. The Residenz served the secular and spiritual leaders for entertainment purposes.
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Today as in earlier years, the state rooms are used by the state government on formal occasions, e.g. for official receptions, Festival receptions and similar high-caliber occasions. They also serve as an ideal setting for concerts.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played in these rooms regularly. His violin concerto, K. 219 in A minor, was first performed in this Conference Room in 1775.
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listening to the audio guide...
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The Salzburg Cathedral
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Rocky Riding School in Salzburg dates back to 1693. Three galleries for spectators were hewn from the rock. Originally used for riding tournaments and other equestrian events, theatrical and operatic performances are now presented on a stage nearby this monument mural.
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What a view!
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Rooftop bar at the Hotel Stein
