Salzburg Map, Austria

Salzburg History

By the end of the 7th century the once flourishing city was nearly ruined and it was in this devastated state that Saint Rupert received it as a gift from the Duke of Bavaria. Saint Rupert established St. Peter's Abbey and named the city Salzburg. The city’s first bishop remains the city’s patron saint even to this day. read more

Salzburg Sightseeing

The Abbey of Saint Peter and Benedictine monastery founded by the later Saint Rupert around 700 stands in the Old Town. Originally done in Romanesque style, the abbey was re-touched to add some late-Baroque features. Apart from St. Rupert’s tomb, the altar paintings are the chief attractions here. Other tourist attractions in the vicinity are St. Peter’s Cemetery and early Christian burial chambers dating back to 215. read more

Salzburg Nightlife

If you are one of those who would rather like to listen to a variety of music, you can walk up to places like the Shamrock Irish Pub or the Stadt Kaffee. The Shamrock Irish Pub, at Rudolfskai 12, is a huge hit with college-going crowd and you will also love it here. Stadt Kaffee presents a really invigorating music scene and is frequented by locals. read more

Salzburg Travel Guide

Salzburg lies on the very banks of Salzach River towards the north boundary of Alps. The very mountains that lie southwards of Salzburg contrast well with Rolling Stones of the north. Untersberg the closet peak of the Alps is nearby from the center of the city. The “old town” or the Altstadt is greatly dominated by churches and its amazing baroque towers along with the huge Festung Hohensalzburg. The area is seen... read more