INNSBRUCK's pedestrian district, with the Alps in the background The Golden Roof was built in 1500. Interior of St. Jakob Cathedral Traditional Tyrolean entertainment at an Innsbruck dinner show SALZBURG has one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps. Mirabell Palace, from 1606 Mozart was born and raised in Salzburg. Fortress Hohensalzburg can be reached by funicular. The fortress was begun in 1077. The hilltop location allowed control of a wide region. Hellbrunn Palace, built by a Prince-Archbishop in 1613-19 Hellbrunn is famous for its trick fountains. VIENNA's Hofburg Palace, home of the Hapsburgs The Austrian Parliament Building Vienna State Opera House At Vienna's Rathaus (City Hall) St. Stephen's Cathedral in central Vienna SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE evolved from a 1696 hunting lodge. Queen Maria Theresa created the palace complex. The Neptune Fountain in Maria Theresa's gardens The 18th century gardens are still used for concerts and celebrations. The Gloriette crowns a 60m / 200 ft hill. The Gloriette was built on Maria Theresa's instructions in 1775. The Palm House pavilions were added in 1881-82.  

 

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