Interesting facts about Salzburg Is a great opportunity to learn more about Austria. There are many historical and architectural monuments, some of which were built in the 12th century. In addition, the city has about 15 museums and the same number of parks.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Salzburg.
- Salzburg was founded in 700.
- Did you know that Salzburg was once called Yuvavum?
- Several regions of Salzburg are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- Among the Salzburg sights is the Museum of the oldest family brewery "Stiegl-Brauwelt". The brewery began operating back in 1492. It is worth noting that this year Christopher Columbus discovered America.
- The city is often referred to as the "music capital" of Austria (see interesting facts about Austria) as it hosts the Salzburg Music Festival every year, which is considered one of the most famous in the world. The festival mainly performs classical compositions, as well as staging musical and theatrical performances.
- It is curious that Salzburg is the birthplace of the genius composer Wolfgang Mozart.
- About a third of the urban population works in the tourism sector.
- The plague epidemic that hit Europe in the 14th century killed about 30% of Salzburg residents.
- An interesting fact is that for a long time the city's main source of income was salt mining.
- During the Reformation, Salzburg was one of the main strongholds of Catholicism in German lands. It is worth noting that by 1731 all Protestants were expelled from the city.
- The local nunnery, Nonnberg, is the oldest functioning nunnery in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
- In 1996 and 2006 Salzburg hosted the World Cycling Championship.
