Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of Mozart

Salzburg is one of the top five cities in Austria and the birthplace of the musical prodigy Mozart. Salzburg (German: Salzburg German pronunciation: [ˈzaltsbʊʁk] (About this audio file Listen)), the capital of the Austrian state of Salzburg, has a population of 153,377 (January 1, 2018) and is the fifth largest city in Austria after Vienna, Graz and Linz. Salzburg is located in the west of Austria and is the gateway to the Alps. The city's architectural style is mainly Baroque and the city has a very long history. According to historical records, Salzburg is the oldest city in the area under the jurisdiction of Austria today. The entire Salzburg, from the old town to the surrounding suburbs, is full of various beautiful and interesting elements. Every corner is filled with the atmosphere of music! Salzburg is the birthplace of the musical genius Mozart, who spent more than half of his short life of less than 36 years in Salzburg. Salzburg is also the hometown of conductor Herbert von Karajan and the filming location of the movie "The Sound of Music". The Old Town of Salzburg was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. #Austria #Salzburg #Music #Mozart #Europe