Our initial feel of the town was so positive and welcoming and only became stronger as we set out to explore our new location. Salzburg is beautifully located along a flowing river, nestled in the hills and sharp cliffs in a lush valley. A short walk from our hotel brought us to the cobbled streets and historic buildings that you would expect. We found a cute restaurant for lunch and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere before we set out for a quick overview of the city. As we were walking we saw a pathway and stairs that seemed to call us up so being the adventurous type we climbed the steep incline. There were carved our niches with the stations of the cross as were climbed so we figured there would be a church ahead. Arriving at the top we did find a small church but the view was an even more spectacular site of the city. We headed down the other side through winding stairs, passing the entrances to homes carved into the side of the hill.
Across the river was the central old town area where we wandered with lots of others tourist in and out of several shops. Being a people watcher, it was a field day of activity in all sorts of languages. There are several gorgeous buildings from hundreds of years ago that are still alive today with activity. As we walked we found another unmarked road leading up, not sure where is would go we ventured on. Again we were surprised at our discovery of a beautiful church with a well maintained and elaborate cemetery within the courtyard; many from long ago, but one from last year.
The weather has become very cold, a slight misty rain and very dark clouds. We located a nice looking Italian restaurant (it was the Gnocchi in Gorgonzola sauce that drug me in). The food was fantastic, who knew you could get great Italian food in Austria?
Pretty long day and ready for the bed so we headed back to the hotel.
The small bustling town
Red Fox restaurant for lunch
The gang content after their lunch
Beautiful gates inside a small church
One of many Salzburg churches
A face I couldn't resist
The signs that hang over many Establishments
They used pictures on signs back in
the day because some couldn't read
Views from our hike
Beautiful statues along the hill
Another beautiful church tucked in a hill
The fortress we can't wait to see
A little blue sky
The Salzach River
Winding down a staircase
A hidden gate to someone's home
walking down a hill from the church
A hotel sign
Mozart Square
Super clever street guy
Oh my gosh - we found Erkel Obama Axel Rose
(our guy from Berlin) what are you doing here and
on top of this big gold globe?
Beautiful cemetery
We think this may be the cemetery they used in Sound of Music
just before they fled to Switzerland
Beautifully groomed under an old oak
so peaceful
The church and cemetery courtyard
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