A visit to Salzburg, Austria.
May 31, 2017 13:59:46 #
We made a short visit to this lovely city and its "Old Town".
Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria. It has three universities with many cyclists riding around. It was also the birthplace of the 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the mid 20th century, the city was the setting for the play and film, The Sound of Music.
Traces of human settlements were found dating back to the Neolithic Age. The first settlements in Salzburg continuous with the present were apparently by the Celts around the 5th century BC. Around 15 BC the Roman Empire merged the settlements into one city. The name Salzburg means 'Salt Castle' which derives from the barges carrying salt on the Salzach river.
The construction of Hohensalzburg Castle began in 1077 with many expansions and additions over the years. It was refurbished from the late 19th century onwards. During the early 20th century is was used as a prison. It is now a major tourist attraction. We have visited it before but did not have the time so you can see if from afar! I justed wanted to give you a flavour of the city.
Canon 650D, 18-55 lens.
Please try the downloads
Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria. It has three universities with many cyclists riding around. It was also the birthplace of the 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the mid 20th century, the city was the setting for the play and film, The Sound of Music.
Traces of human settlements were found dating back to the Neolithic Age. The first settlements in Salzburg continuous with the present were apparently by the Celts around the 5th century BC. Around 15 BC the Roman Empire merged the settlements into one city. The name Salzburg means 'Salt Castle' which derives from the barges carrying salt on the Salzach river.
The construction of Hohensalzburg Castle began in 1077 with many expansions and additions over the years. It was refurbished from the late 19th century onwards. During the early 20th century is was used as a prison. It is now a major tourist attraction. We have visited it before but did not have the time so you can see if from afar! I justed wanted to give you a flavour of the city.
Canon 650D, 18-55 lens.
Please try the downloads
Castle on the hill
(Download)
(Download)
(Download)
(Download)
The Square
(Download)
(Download)
The narrow Main Street in the Old Town
(Download)
(Download)
(Download)
(Download)
May 31, 2017 14:05:13 #
May 31, 2017 14:26:11 #
Los-Angeles-Shooter
Loc: Los Angeles
beautiful city; beautiful photos. Very nice work superb colors and clarity
May 31, 2017 14:58:07 #
May 31, 2017 15:20:46 #
Wonderful shots, Sylvia... I enjoyed the tour to Salzburg and the castle on the hill is something out of a fairy tale!!
Beautiful captures, as always!!
Beautiful captures, as always!!
May 31, 2017 15:22:18 #
May 31, 2017 15:23:33 #
I love Salzburg, and you've done a wonderful job of capturing it in the warmer weather! I always remember it as a Winter Wonderland. 
May 31, 2017 15:49:23 #
Awesome sense of place, outstanding compositions and interesting subjects as always. Looks like was gorgeous weather!
May 31, 2017 15:50:07 #
May 31, 2017 16:36:23 #
May 31, 2017 18:06:34 #
AndyRao wrote:
Fantastic colors, great shots...thanks for sharing!
My pleasure Andy pleased you enjoyed them, thank you very much for your generous comments.
May 31, 2017 18:14:02 #
Sylvias wrote:
We made a short visit to this lovely city and its ... (show quote)
your delicious shots show just how beautiful that city is sylvia. excellent job on all of them!
May 31, 2017 19:01:03 #
May 31, 2017 20:22:58 #
Sylvia, I'm amazed at how clean and neat these streets are! It puts ours to shame! 
May 31, 2017 22:16:28 #
A great look of Salzburg with its castle, river, old town flowers, etc. Very nice shots!!!!!
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.