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5 fun facts about Salzburg, #Austria 📍🗺️🇦🇹
1. Birthplace of Mozart
Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most renowned composers in history. His childhood home, located in the city’s Old Town, is now a museum dedicated to his life and work. 
2. Europe’s Oldest Restaurant
St. Peter Stiftskeller, founded in 803 CE, is considered Europe’s oldest restaurant still in operation. Nestled within St. Peter’s Abbey, it has been serving traditional Austrian cuisine for over 1,200 years. 
3. Unconquered Fortress
The Hohensalzburg Fortress, perched atop Festungsberg hill, is one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved medieval castles. Remarkably, it has never been conquered by enemy forces throughout its history. 
4. The Sound of Music Connection
Salzburg served as the primary filming location for the iconic movie The Sound of Music. Fans can visit various sites featured in the film, including Mirabell Gardens, where the “Do-Re-Mi” scene was shot.  
5. World’s Oldest Dwarf Garden
Within the Mirabell Gardens lies the world’s oldest dwarf garden, established in 1715. It features a collection of whimsical dwarf statues, some of which are believed to represent real individuals from the court. 
#travel #salzburg #europe #traveltelly #funfacts
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