10 Historic Sites in Salzburg That You Shouldn't Miss

May 2, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

It’s been 200 years or so since he lived here, but Mozart is still very much Salzburg’s favorite son. Visit the composer’s residence and birthplace, then explore the Altstadt (Old City), taking in the baroque architecture. If your musical tastes run more "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens" than "Requiem in D Minor," catch one of the many Sound of Music tours and follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapps.
Restaurants in Salzburg

1. Freyschloessl - Roter Turm

Moenchsberg 15, Salzburg 5020 Austria http://www.stadt-salzburg.at/internet/wirtschaft_umwelt/natur/stadtberge/moenchsberg_370694/alte_schloesschen_und_villen_370063.htm
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Freyschloessl - Roter Turm

2. Burgerwehr Monchsberg

Moenchsberg 19 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria http://www.visit-salzburg.net/sights/buergerwehr.htm
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Burgerwehr Monchsberg

3. Residenzgalerie Salzburg

Residenzplatz 1, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 8404510 [email protected] http://residenzgalerie.at/
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4.5 based on 427 reviews

Residenzgalerie Salzburg

The stately home of the powerful price-archbishops who ruled over Salzburg starting in 1595.

Reviewed By TravelerO279 - Washington DC, United States

Very large old city square area with plenty of buildings to see and museums/shops in the immediate area. Plan to walk and see. Hats are a must on sunny days. Nice, open area.

4. St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter)

Sankt-Peter-Bezirk off Kapitalpl., Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 8445780 http://www.stift-stpeter.at/
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St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter)

This medieval monastery has served as the home to monks for over 1,000 years.

Reviewed By DRR105 - Omaha, United States

While my husband and I were on a tour of Salzburg, we had some free time on our own, and were walking towards the funicular which climbs up to the Fortress, when we happened upon St. Peter's Church, Abbey, Cemetery and Catacombs. It was amazing! The self guided tour of the Catacombs was especially enlightening. For those who love history and old architecture and learning about different cultures, don't miss this beautiful hidden treasure of Salzburg.

5. Alte furst-erzbischofliche Hofapotheke

Alter Markt 6, Salzburg 5020 Austria 43-662-8436230 http://www.hofapotheke.at
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Alte furst-erzbischofliche Hofapotheke

6. Old City Hall (Altes Rathaus)

Kranzlmarkt 1, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 4359 1335588 http://www.stadt-salzburg.at
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Old City Hall (Altes Rathaus)

Reviewed By qasemahm - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The old city hall is very nice old style, you will need around 2 hours to walk around the area which is full of history and old architecture

7. Franziskanerkirche

Franziskanergasse / Sigmund Haffner Gasse, Salzburg 5020 Austria 43662843629 http://www.franziskanerkirche-salzburg.at
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Franziskanerkirche

Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States

What it lacks in size compared to the Cathedral it makes up in height and design. It was originally the high vaulted section with the altar. An addition was made for more seating but it really gives the church an odd design. The best part is the original building with the high roof and tower. While the inside is beautiful with several side chapels and great stain glass, it is the vaulted ceiling and five support columns that make this a Salzburg MUST SEE. It is what distinguishes the church and makes it unique, along with is Gothic design in a Baroque city.

8. Salzburger Altstadt

Altstadt, Salzburg Austria +43 662 8444880 http://www.salzburg.info/
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Salzburger Altstadt

Reviewed By C671TOrickp - Calgary, Canada

Great city to walk around and enjoy the history and the sights and sounds of a wonderful old Austrian city. Lots of shops and cafes to enjoy. Some great restaurants to enjoy as well. Lots of cool passage ways to inner court yards with shopping and cafes. Take your time to enjoy this small old city.

9. Michaelbeuern

Salzburg Austria
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Michaelbeuern

10. Kommune Gruft

Sankt-Peter-Bezirk, Salzburg 5020 Austria http://www.erzabtei.at/de/katakomben/index.asp?dat=Katakomben
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Kommune Gruft

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