[SALZBURG, AUSTRIA] Festungs Fortress, Dom Quartier, Mozart's birth place, Residenz

The Festung Fortress had a fantastic view of the city of Salzburg. Much of it has remained as it was first built in 1077, though throughout the years the Archbishops have expanded the castle to prevent the Turkish invasion. Luckily, Salzburg also remained its neutral position during the 30 year's war, that largely helped to protect the baroque architecture to remain as it is today.

View from the fortress

This somehow reminded me of the town from Beauty and the Beast

the night view of Salzburg is just as dazzling!

The Bräustübl Tavern

We came across this gem when we found we were still a little early for our Michelin star dinner Esszimmer. The Bräustübl Tavern is a 1000 seat monk brewery since 1621. There were no clear signs and I believe we couldn't get any more local than this.

We felt the air froze when we entered, since we were the only Asian (and possibly tourist) there, but they soon resumed to their normal day to day conversations.