Mozart's Birthplace

Salzburg Day 2

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July 20th 2011
Geo: 47.7994, 13.044With rain being predicted for the day, we decided to catch a Boat Cruise up the river to Helbronn Palace, which the Archbishop and Head of State of the day Archbishop Sittick) built for his amusement and for the amusement of his guests. There was a red double decker bus to meet us at the boat, and take us up to the Palace. The Palace has extensive gardens which contain trick ... 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