Salzburg, Part II

Next on my list was the fortress itself, Hohensalzburg.

After a long climb, the wide road led into the heart of the fortress, opening into a large courtyard (complete with trees). Um, the courtyard is behind me, I think.

The first incarnation of the fortress was begun in 1077, though it mostly consisted of a wall and a couple small structures. This version is mostly from 1462, though there have been additions and modifications since.

Right place, right time.

A unique sundial at one side of the courtyard. It wasn't the most accurate, however (though, it was close).

A view of the Alps from a window in the back (south?).

There were a few locations at the front of the fortress where one could get spectacular views of the city (or incoming armies).

The view to the north. The Salzburg Cathedral is in the middle; St. Peter's graveyard is off to the lower left.

It's a beautiful city.

The fortress is pretty much sitting right at the edge of the cliff, providing a couple less-than-happy moments for my acrophobia.

Back down on street level I found a huge chess set (too bad no one was currently playing) and a guy playing what sounded like Mozart on a baby grand piano.

The streets and shops reminded me of the '20s for some reason.

Can't say for sure what this was, but it was beautiful (and all about horses).

And finally, after much searching, I found Mozart's statue. I never did find his birthplace, though I probably passed it at least twice. (And after seeing what it looks like online, I'm now certain I passed it at least twice. I should've looked up what "birthplace" is in German.)

Next:  Hohenschwangau