The medieval town of Hallein nestles between the Salzach River and the Bavarian Alps, bordering Germany. Add to the skyline the Barmsteins, two majestic, limestone pinnacles, and Hallein, like its more glamorous sibling Salzburg, earns the descriptor, picturesque.
Salzburg, with its skyline of alpine peaks, spires, domes and looming medieval fortress is musically and artistically gifted. Its tagline is Stage of the World.
SALZBURG, Austria, Aug 20, (AP): People fill the cobblestone streets of the city where Mozart was born, rushing to 213 performances over six weeks. While many classical music institutions struggle to regain audience, the Salzburg Festival is on track to draw people from over 75 nations to opera, concerts and drama. “We played through the