Salzburg

24 hrs. in Salzburg, Austria

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February 23rd 2007
(June 26 through June 27 2006) June 26 Our train ride through the south of Germany and into Austria was beautiful. A perfect morning, few clouds, and the sun shining, provided spectacular views as we rode into Salzburg. We arrived in the city right before 10, and headed to the International Youth Hotel. The walk was short, less than 15 min, and not very complicated. We unloaded, and pre-re ... 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