A city of west-central Austria near the German border southwest of Linz. Originally a Celtic settlement and later a Roman colony, it was long ruled by powerful archbishops. Wolfgang Mozart was born here in 1756, and the city now annually hosts an international music festival.
1. (Placename) a city in W Austria, capital of Salzburg province: 7th-century Benedictine abbey; a centre of music since the Middle Ages and birthplace of Mozart; tourist centre. Pop: 142 662 (2001)
2. (Placename) a state of W Austria. Pop: 521 238 (2003 est). Area: 7154 sq km (2762 sq miles)
Salzburg - city in western Austria; a music center and birthplace of Mozart
Austria, Oesterreich, Republic of Austria - a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
RB Leipzig can take a huge step towards qualification from Europa League Group B when they visit their Austrian Red Bull counterparts in Salzburg on Thursday.
DESTINATION SALZBURG Currency: Euros ([euro]) - PS1 = [euro]1.13 Time zone: GMT+1hr The flight: Direct flights from Manchester Airport operate from May to September with TUI.
If the Sound of Music is one of your Favorite Things, head to Salzburg in March to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the most successful musical movie in history.
ALPINE SKI: Crystal Ski (0871 231 2256) offers seven nights half-board at three-star pension in Scheffau, Austria for PS469, saving PS120, ex-Gatwick January 4 into Salzburg with transfers.
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