Salzburg is the 4th largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. The city is famous for its well-preserved baroque architecture, and is one of the best-preserved city centers north of the Alps. Salzburg is also famous as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and as the location for the movie the Sound of Music. Salzburg has a historic and beautiful city center (Old Town), palaces, churches, and is surrounded by the scenic and beautiful Alps. It is a popular destination for tourists.
As with all of the old cities of Europe, the history of Salzburg is long and interesting. You can read more about it, if interested, at History of Salzburg.
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