Have Your Breath Taken Away by the Mirabell Palace

You’ll find some of the most beautiful things to see in Salzburg inside the Mirabell Palace and its gardens. A listed cultural heritage monument, this dazzling palace was built in 1606 and was the backdrop for some scenes in the Sound of Music. Some of the palace’s many highlights include the 18th-century Grand Staircase decorated with various statues, the Marble Hall that is still used for concerts today, and the Schloss Mirabell Baroque Museum, which is full of European art from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Although the palace's inside is impressive, the grounds outside will supprise you more. They have a stunning Baroque landscape layout that was created in 1690. If you take the time to look around, you'll see marble statues, staggered terraces, and lovely fountains. Particularly lovely is the Pegasus fountain. The modest open-air theater that is nestled away in the southwest corner of the gardens, as well as the exhibition center, which was formerly an aviary from the 18th century, are also worthwhile stops.