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Our Walking Tour Continues

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July 23rd 2007
There are several bridges that cross the Salzach River, but there is a large walking bridge only a block or two away from the Markart Platz. There are so many tourists on this day, that it reminds of Disneyland. Watch out for "bomber cyclists." The view of the city is great. The Salzach River (salt river) is named after the salt mines here in Salzburg. Even though the water isn't salty, it was ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more