July 20

Since we purchased the Salzburg Card, it included a number of museums visits, Funicular and Elevator (Monchsberg Augzug) rides. We tried to visit as many museums as possible. There are a few worth mentioning:

Mozart’s Birthplace – the museum is near our hotel. We saw hair locks which were supposed to belong to Mozart.

Mozart Museum (in the house where he lived) – this is more interesting. The museum is across the river and very informative. It talked about Mozart’s life and his relationship between his family members. We stayed more than an hour there.

Salzburg Cathedral – we had to enter through the back door because there was a rehearsal of some play. We were late getting in. Mozart was baptised there. The Cathedral is huge and just magnificent! We were told by the caretaker that the church was closed at 6 pm. It was already 6:15 when we left.

Monchsberg Augzug – An elevator which brought us to the top of the hill. The scenery was great! There is a museum of modern art there. I just do not understand how someone can display a bunch of cucumbers in a room and call it art.

We were exhausted when we came back to the hotel. It was very hot again today. There were not as many tourists, though still pretty crowded especially in the shopping areas.

Town square from museum

 

Salzberger dom, Mozart baptisted in this church