Europe – Page 5 – Bon Voyage

A trip to Salzburg is incomplete without a visit to Mirabell Palace and Gardens, which was built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his sweetheart Salome Alt. Along with the palace, the gardens are a part of the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Palace has a glorious history. Today, the complex is home to several municipal offices as well as those of the mayor of Salzburg. Located in the heart of the city, the Gardens were redesigned under archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun in 1690.
The Marble Hall is widely considered one of the “most beautiful wedding halls in the world”. These days, it regularly organizes weddings, conferences, and awards ceremonies.
The Mirabell Gardens consist of several structures, including the Pegasus Fountain, Grand Fountain, Hedge Theater, Dwarf Garden, Rose Garden, and Orangery. Visitors can enjoy the boxwood layouts, mythology-themed statues, and the Sylvan Theater designed between 1704 and 1718. One interesting fact about the gardens is that several important scenes in the acclaimed movie “The Sound of Music” were shot there.

Please note – The Mirabell Gardens are free to visit, and the palace is not open to the public.

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Unlike Berlin and Munich, Ingolstadt is not a very popular tourist destination. So, you might be wondering why I chose to visit this city, which is home to the headquarters of the famous luxury vehicle manufacturer, Audi. My main objective was to meet my German friend, Mrs. Alex Sallay, who works for WWF Romania. She took me to several popular spots in Ingolstadt, an independent city on the Danube in Upper Bavaria.
The city is dotted with impressive gates, historical buildings, magnificent towers, and a well-maintained fortress. Probably Ingolstadt’s best-known landmark is the splendid Kreuztor gate. These landmarks contribute to the city’s character and provide visitors with a glimpse into its past. A few hours were not enough to explore this quiet city, as I had limited time on my hands. Nonetheless, I managed to explore the famous German Museum of Medicine History, which was built in the 18th century. The permanent exhibition in the museum provides information about the history of medicine from ancient times right up to the 20th century.
So, next time, make sure you include this charming city in your German itinerary.

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