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The capital of Salzburg lies in the Salzburger Becken on the northern border of the Alps and it is surrounded by the Kapuziner-Mountain, the Monk-Mountain and the Gais-Mountain. There are a few districts that have a different feel to them, but it is the city's historic Altstadt, or Old Town that is well worth a visit.

There is something extremely southern about the town, an air of Florence or Venice. Baroque architecture gives the city a graceful appeal. Narrow old streets lead into squares, stylish settings for Gothic churches and monasteries and sculptured fountains. Inspiring mansions and Renaissance palaces reign over stunning parks and gardens. It is easy to visualize how the drama and lyricism of these ancient stones, this exceptional mixture of Italian and Germanic, should have influenced the music of one of the world's greatest composers.

In the western part of the Old Town, you can admire the Kollegienkirche, the house in which Mozart was born, the two renowned festival halls Festspielhauser and the so-called Pferdeschwemme, which was once a spot where horses could drink water. The Getreidegasse, which is one of the most high-priced streets in Salzburg, is also located here, with the Church of St. Blasius at to be found on its west end. The Getreidegasse has always been the Linzergasses elegant equal but the Linzergasse is on the other side of the river Salzach. It is one of the main traffic routes, which gives the districts on the right of the river access to the city and heading west, it is also one of the main roads for those travelling towards Linz and Vienna.