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City of the Salt Castle

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July 19th 2011
Geo: 47.7994, 13.044After reluctantly leaving Hallstatt, we headed for Salzburg, which means "Salt Castle". In the early centuries, Salzburg derived all of its wealth from the salt trade. We each bought a 48 hour Salzburg Card, which basically provides free access to all transport and attractions in the city. Very good value. We first caught the bus into the Old City from our Pensi ... 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