Salzburg is a compact Baroque city on the Salzach River, framed by the hills of Mönchsberg and Kapuzinerberg and crowned by Hohensalzburg Fortress. The UNESCO-listed old town is a network of narrow lanes and arcaded courtyards where church towers, squares, and fountains sit in close harmony. Mirabell Gardens on the right bank—famous for The Sound of Music “Do-Re-Mi” scenes at the Pegasus Fountain and grand staircase—offer classic skyline views toward the fortress. Across the river, Getreidegasse’s wrought-iron signs lead to Mozart’s Birthplace at No. 9; over on Makartplatz, Mozart’s Residence presents the family’s later home. The cathedral quarter and St. Peter’s Abbey reflect more than a millennium of ecclesiastical history, while Kapitelplatz mixes Baroque façades with contemporary art. Cafés, markets, and riverside promenades connect these sights with everyday city life, making Salzburg both a living neighborhood and a showcase of music, architecture, and Alpine setting.