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LISTEN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur Planet\u2019s Landmarks Series #2<\/strong>5<\/h2>\n\n\n\nHohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Austria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n $\"How$ <\/a>
How do you solve a problem like Maria? Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music – Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Vienna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
‘How\ndo you solve a problem like Maria?’ marked Julie Andrews’ first appearance on\nscreen in The Sound of Music. She ran about the verdant hills around Salzburg.\nShe mouthed the innocent lyrics as she cuddled a lamb. And I fell in love with\nher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Salzburg Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
After\nmany a soulful song and much drama, the movie ended. With von Trapp family\nmanaging a narrow escape from Nazis. And by then, I had fallen in love with\nSalzburg. That it was also the birthplace of Mozart struck me later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ever\nsince, I had a strong desire to visit Salzburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salzburg, Finally!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I extended my Czech Republic trip in July 2018. And chose to visit Vienna and Budapest. From Vienna, a day trip to Salzburg was never in question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I boarded an OBB train from Vienna, a few scenes from The Sound of Music replayed in my mind. The baroque city centre, the invincible-looking Hohensalzburg Fortress, and the meandering River Salzach. And of course, the cemetery crypt where von Trapps hid before their escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A colourful building near Salzburg station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The\ntrain eased into Salzburg station. A building painted in strong primaries\ndazzled me. In the distance, I could see the imposing teal domes of Salzburg\nCathedral. Perched atop a hill, Hohensalzburg Fortress reminded me of hill\nforts of Rajasthan. I was in Salzburg. Finally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A cafe in Salzburg City Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Out and About in Salzburg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I\nstepped out of the station. My focus for the day was to visit the historical\ncity centre of Salzburg – a UNESCO site. And the Hohensalzburg Fortress (High\nSalzburg Fortress). I bought myself a HOHO bus ticket to head over to the city\ncentre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once\nthere, reaching the funicular was but a short, steep climb. And the funicular\nride, another couple of minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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City Centre, Salzburg. Hohensalzburg Fortress may be seen in the distance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Hohensalzburg Fortress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
They built this 250×150-mt castle in 1077 CE. It got its current shape and form in the early<\/g> 1500s. Besides Rome, this is the only surviving example of being the seat of a prince-archbishop ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Inner Courtyard, Hohensalzburg Fortress <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
As you\nget out of the funicular an walk down a narrow alley, you find yourself in the\ninner courtyard. St. George’s Chapel dominates the courtyard. And here, you\nfind many other smaller Christian places of worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Salzburg Coat of Arms on display in Hohensalzburg Fortress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Exhibits in Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Hohensalzburg Fortress is now a museum. The chambers within display objects from the medieval era to the mid-nineteenth century. Including the Coat of Arms, the regalia, the artefacts, and more. A small theatre here runs regular shows about its history. It uses plywood sets, synchronised with music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Golden Chamber, Hohensalzburg Fortress <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Of all\nthe attractions within, the Golden Chamber and the Bedchamber stand out. Their\nperiod furniture, rich tapestry, ornamental walls, and ceilings are an opulent\nsight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bedchamber in Hohensalzburg Fortress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
View from Hohensalzburg Fortress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The\nfortress is on Festungsberg, a 540-metre high hill. Little wonder the view\naround is breathtaking. From here, you can see the medieval domes, the river\nand the colourful city of Salzburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cemetery at the Church of St. Peters Abbey. The escape of von Trapp familywas filmed here in The Sound of Music.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>
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Another view of the cemetery at the Church of St. Peters Abbey. The escape of von Trapp familywas filmed here in The Sound of Music.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
As you\nclimb down Festungsberg, you find yourself in the precincts of the Church of\nSt. Peter’s Abbey. A wrought iron fence encloses it. Within the abbey lies a\ncemetery and a crypt. They had filmed the von Trapp family’s escape scene here.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The restaurant near Mozart’s birthplace. It pays homage to Mozart by decorating its interiors with sheet music by Mozart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A little distance from the abbey, you can spot Mozart’s birthplace. Thousands visit this landmark every week. A restaurant here pays homage to the musical genius by using his notation sheets as decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Stunning countryside view around Salzburg from Hohensalzburg Fortress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Though a hilltop fortress, its presence, and dominance, shapes Salzburg the city. UNESCO may acknowledge Salzburg city centre as world heritage. But, it is the fortress that gives Salzburg its character. To me, that makes it a perfect candidate to be our planet’s landmark!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more planet\u2019s landmarks, click HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For Salzburg\u2019s UNESCO listing, click HERE<\/a><\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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As I boarded an OBB train from Vienna, a few scenes from The Sound of Music replayed in my mind. The baroque city centre, the invincible-looking Hohensalzburg Fortress, and the meandering River Salzach. And of course, the cemetery crypt where von Trapps hid before their escape. – Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Austria – Travelure \u00a9<\/p>\n
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