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Salzburg sits on the border between Austria and Germany and is the capital city of the province which bears its name.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Salzburg, Austria has become a must-see destination for tourists who enjoy history because, well, Salzburg is full of history. Tourists can visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapps (yes, Salzburg is the setting for <\/span>The Sound of Music<\/i>), or explore Altstadt, which is world-renowned for its baroque architecture. There is so much to do and so much to see that many tourists can find the city overwhelming. Fortunately, AESU has you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

AESU offers several fun-filled trips to Salzburg, Austria, including our Euro Focus<\/a>, Great Escape<\/a>, and Alpine Winter Adventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Rich History of Salzburg<\/h1>\n

Salzburg sits on the border between Austria and Germany and is the capital city of the province which bears its name. It\u2019s the birthplace of Mozart and setting for the film The Sound of Music<\/i>, but this is just the beginning of what Salzburg has to offer.<\/b><\/p>\n

The area now known as Salzburg was first settled by the Celts around the 5th<\/sup> century BC, and was later united by the Roman Empire in 15 BC. At this time, the city was known as “Juvavum,” which became a Roman municipium in 45 AD. However, by the late 7th<\/sup> century the city lay in ruin. That was until Saint Rupert built his basilica in the area which he named \u201cSalzburg,” meaning “Salt Castle.” The name was derived for the barges that carried salt on the Salzach River.<\/b><\/p>\n

Salzburg secured its freedom from Bavaria in the late 14th<\/sup> century. By the 17th<\/sup> century, Italian architects had rebuilt the city center \u2013 Altstadt \u2013 in the baroque style, which can still be seen today.<\/p>\n

Other Important Dates in Salzburg\u2019s History<\/h2>\n