Salzburg was our first proper sightseeing stop in Austria (Our first actual stop was where our hotel was located, Wels). The day started out cold and wet due to incessant overnight rain, and we spent the first half of the day visiting several of the city's popular attractions. We started out at the Mirabell Gardens, then headed across the Salzach River to visit the Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's Birthplace, and St Peter's Abby and Cemetery.
The Mirabell Gardens, where it was cold and rainy.
The Salzach River that runs through the city.
Locks on the bridge across the Salzach. Very cliche.
Interior of the Salzburg Cathedral
The cemetery of St Peter's
Interior of the St Peter's Abby
The afternoon was allocated as free time, which I used to wander around the streets of Salzburg's Old Town while the others went shopping. The weather had cleared up somewhat, so it became fairly pleasant.
The fountain in Kapitelplatz, one of the many squares and plazas in Salzburg's Old Town.
One of the streets near the Cathedral.
Getreidegasse, Old Town's most popular shopping street.
Another view along Getreidegasse.
The tourists and shoppers came out in force in the afternoon, after the rain had stopped.
Stalls at a local market.
Lavender seems to be a fairly popular product in this part of Europe.
I also decided to head up to Hohensalzburg Fortress to learn more about the area's history, as well as for the views of the city that I was certain that I would get. There are two ways to get up to the fortress - by walking up, or via the funicular. I managed to walk only halfway up before deciding to take the ride (Oops).
The one moment of actual sunshine that day; View from the walk up to the fortress.
Various parts of Hohensalzburg's interior courtyard
More walls and fortifications
St George's Chapel, inside the Castle courtyard.
The panoramic views - Highlight of any castle visit.
Overall, it was a day well spent (If a little wet to start).
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Till the next time,
Raylen