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"A man of ordinary talent will always be ordinary whether he travels or not; but a man of superior talent (...) will go to pieces if he remains forever in the same place." - Mozart |
 Mirabell Garten - The access point to the Alte Stadt (Old City) from my hotel: this beautiful garden lined with flowers and fountains.  Solo at Mirabellplatz - Solo is eyeing the Schloß Mirabell. Or is it the Schloß that is eyeing Solo?  Mozartplatz - Yes, another Mozart statue, but this time, it's in his hometown.  Residenzplatz - Yes, that is an Upside Down Helicopter In A Public Place. And I do believe that is exactly the title of that "work of art" by Paola Pivi. On the right you have a fountain and the Residenz (Residence) of the Salzburg elite for over 700 years.  Chess time - This giant chess game was taking place just a few footsteps from Residenzplatz. A teenager (pictured) playing against an old man. The latter won, in the middle of the pounding rain. I had never watched a public chess game before and I found it very interesting.  Skyline - It's an ancient city, but I think the word "skyline" could nevertheless apply. The Hohensalzburg Festung (Salzburg Fortress) can be seen on the top right.  Festung - Solo is contemplating the scenery. I was very fearful of him freefalling into oblivion, so he was sort of "riding" the cliff.  Festung - And I am contemplating the camera... or the viewer. You decide.  Festung - A close-up view of the Fortress, from down below.  Schloß Hellbrunn - This beautiful castle is located in the southeast of the Alte Stadt. Following the end of the big rain shower, the park was unbelievably empty. So, I had to wait 30 minutes for the guided tour and visited the castle inside.  Impolite statue? - Look closely. This statue is not giving you the finger. And you thought I'd put something this impolite on my website? Naah.  Wasserspiele (Water Games) - During the tour, the employee turned on several booby traps which would obviously make everyone wet. Funny enough, people pay to do a guided tour... but are afraid of getting wet! I wanted to get wet but the booby traps were desensitized to me or something!  "The Sound of Music" Gazebo - This is from a scene of that famous Julie Andrews movie which, at the time of writing these lines, I haven't seen yet. But, I could nevertheless immortalize that moment. I took the picture discretely as to not disturb one of the many "Sound of Music" tours just steps apart.  Mozarts Geburtshaus - I avoided the line-ups by showing up really early... but there were nevertheless loads of Asian tourists as part of a tour. Loads of little pieces of Mozart's childhood, but a little bit pricey, I must admit.  Mönchsberg - Behind Kapitelplatz, there are steps in which, after a long 20-minute uphill walk, you get this splendid view towards Southern Salzburg in which I really though to myself "What a wonderful world." Yes, very kitschy I know.  Mönchsberg - Doesn't this look like a Ricola commercial?  Pension Adlerhof  - This is the cheapest I could find in a touristy place like Salzburg, yet still have a comfortable bed and my own bathroom at a good location: 58.00 EUR per night, breakfast included. Less than 5 minutes from the train station, and less than 10 minutes from the Mirabellplatz. Areas near train stations are usually seedy, but this one was the exception. This is a good family-run hotel that I recommend.
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