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Name: | Grand City Tour |
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Price: | £37.00
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Experience the magic of Mozart's city during this complete tour that allows you to enjoy the beauty of this Baroque jewel by both bus and foot! Bus Tour: Beginning near the Palace of Mirabell (built in 1606 for the Archbishop Wolf Dietrich, today it is home to the office of the mayor and city) you will first see the Mozarteum (University of Music) one of the world´s most prestigious music academies. You will also see the Marionette Theatre before arriving in Market Square, the location of the Landestheatre (The Regional Theatre), Trinity Church (a baroque masterpiece from Fischer von Erlach) and Mozart´s Wohnhaus (Mozart´s Residence), where the composer lived for many years. As you cross over Salzach river (once a major transport route), enjoy a wonderful view of this magical city. Following the river along part of the old defences, you will pass by the Law Courts before arriving at Hellbrunn Palace for a short photo stop. Built at the start of the 17th century, Hellbrunn Palace was designed by the great architect Santino Solari. It was used as a hunting lodge and weekend residence by Salzburg's Archbishops. On your return to the city centre you will pass by Frohnburg Palace and Nonnberg Abbey (situated beneath Hohensalzburg Fortress) before entering the heart of the city through Siegmund's Gate. Once in the old city you will pass by the Festival Halls, Old University, Horse Pond, Getreidegasse and Blasius Church. This part of the tour will end in Mozart Square where one can see the Mozart statue, Cathedral, Old Residence of the Archbishops and Hohensalzburg Fortress. Walking Tour: Be impressed as you admire all of the old city's most important sights. During this walking tour you will see the Mirabell Gardens, Getreidegasse with Mozart's birthplace, University Square, Old Market, Residence Square with Residence Fountain, Mozart Square, Cathedral, St. Peter's Cemetery and Kapitel Square at the foot of the Fortress Hohensalzburg. |
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