Altstadt, Medieval district in Salzburg, Austria.
The historical center spans both sides of the Salzach River, featuring numerous squares connected by narrow streets and passages between Baroque buildings.
The district obtained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996, recognizing its role as the residence of Prince Archbishops and spiritual center of Central Europe.
The Old Town houses Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse street, along with multiple churches, palaces, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooking the city.
Visitors can reach major attractions on foot, with guided tours available at the tourist office located near the Cathedral in the center of Altstadt.
The district maintains strict building regulations to preserve its Medieval and Baroque architecture, including the intricate wrought iron guild signs along shopping streets.
Location: Salzburg
GPS coordinates: 47.80360,13.03830
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
1.2 km
Salzburg Cathedral
915 m
Mirabell Palace
348 m
Nonnberg Abbey
1.3 km
Mozart's birthplace
550 m
St Peter's Archabbey Salzburg
935 m
Augustiner Brewery Mülln
464 m
Großes Festspielhaus
595 m
Sphaera
760 m
Felsenreitschule
691 m
Franciscan Church, Salzburg
1.2 km
Municipium Ivavum
600 m
Haus der Natur Salzburg
222 m
Reisszug
1.3 km
Mirabellgarten
341 m
European Academy of Sciences and Arts
546 m
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
884 m
Kapuzinerberg
1.5 km
Kollegienkirche, Salzburg
607 m
Paschinger Schlössl
717 m
Café Tomaselli
701 m
Salzburg Residenz
814 m
Salzburger Landestheater
348 m
Museum der Moderne Salzburg
315 m
St. Sebastian's Cemetery
658 m
Residenzplatz
838 m
Katakomben Salzburg
905 m
Sigmundstor
583 mReviews
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