The cemetery of St. Peter (Petersfriedhof) is not only one of the oldest cemeteries of Salzburg but was also a set in the American movie ‘Sound of Music’. The small windows along the rock are part of the so-called catacombs.
Tag: Salzburg-City
Over the rooftops of Salzburg
A narrow panoramic path leads in front of the Museum der Moderne in Salzburg. From there, I had this formidable view over the rooftops of Salzburg and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Sebastian Cemetery (Salzburg)
The Sebastian Cemetery (Sebastiansfriedhof) dates back to the end of the 16th century. It was built in the style of an Italian campo santo. You find here the graves of Mozart’s widow and Paracelsus, founder of the discipline of toxicology. [German]
Georg Trakl in Salzburg
A famous son of Salzburg is not only Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but also the poet Georg Trakl. You see boards with his poems scattered all over the city.
‘Gherkins’ by Erwin Wurm
Salzburg is a very traditional city. Even though you see a lot of contemporary art in the streets. E.g. the’Gherkins’ created by the Austrian artist Erwin Wurm. I like this piece of public art as the pickles seem to have some personality.
Wild Man Fountain in Salzburg
The Wild Man Fountain (Wilder-Mann-Brunnen) exists since the beginning of the 17th century. Its water basins kept the fish fresh on the early fish markets in Salzburg. Today the fountain stands near the Furtwänglerpark opposite the Great Festival Hall. [German]
Mirabell Palace in Salzburg
Mirabell Palace (Schloss Mirabell) is known for its marble hall as a wedding location. By the way, Mirabell Gardens was also a set in the movie “Sound of Music”. In the picture above, you see the hindquarters of the Winged Horse (Pegasus) where Maria and the children danced around.
Sundial in Salzburg
This fresco with a sundial is located on a wall of the old university at the Max-Reinhard-Platz. It was created by Georg Jung (1899-1957). The depictions refer to the four faculties of that university which was founded by Prince Archbishop Paris von Lodron in 1622. [German]
Sundial at St Peter’s Archabbey in Salzburg
The sundial is located in a courtyard of St. Peter’s Archabbey (Erzabtei St. Peter) in Salzburg. The two crossed keys under the picture represent the coat of arms of the abbey. The old man seems to be Saint Benedict, whose attributes rule book and raven are to be seen. I wonder what the raven is telling him? [German]
Getreidegasse in Salzburg
The Getreidegasse (“Grain Lane”) is the most famous historic lane in Salzburg. Accordingly, she is well visited. Numerous passages make it easier to dodge if several groups block the way. The alley is famous for a variety of guild signs. Even the restaurant of an American fast-food chain uses one above its house entrance. [German]
Struggling oryxes in Salzburg
While walking through the zoo of Salzburg, I came across this pair of struggling oryxes. I love the symmetry of their horns in the depicted situation. You find the Salzburg zoo next to a big rock. That way, guests see some animals in a rugged setting.
Luise Spannring in Salzburg
This ceramic tile in the Steingasse is reminiscent of the ceramicist Luise Spannring (1894-1982). In Salzburg, she became known as the founder of a ceramic school. Her works are exhibited in numerous museums. In the Salzburg Museum, you can see ceramic nativity scenes from her. [German]