Our first full day in Salzburg cleared a bit and the rain stopped, making our morning walking tour more enjoyable. We started with Mirabell Gardens, just a few blocks from the hotel. The gardens exist because of Mirabell Palace, which was built in 1606 outside the medieval walls of Salzburg for the mistress of the Prince-Archbishop at the time. As he was not allowed to marry, he chose instead to simply have a mistress with whom he fathered several children, and build this beautiful palace for her to live.
In the 20th Century this garden became famous as the location for several scenes for the movie The Sound of Music. It is a beautifully landscaped garden with fountains, statues, and the Salzburg Old Town and fortress clearly visible in the distance. It is a beautiful scene. The album with the post contains many beautiful photos from the garden.
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