The first sight I visited in Salzburg, Austria was a Mirabell Palace (built in 1606) and its Gardens, considered to be one of the most beautiful Baroque gardens of Europe. It is an amazing place surrounded by fountains, statues, flower beds and walkways, perfect for a peaceful break in the shade of trees. Many tourists visit the gardens b/c several scenes from the famous American musical film The Sound of Music (1965) were recorded here,- Maria and the Von Trapp children sang ‘Do-Re-Mi’ while dancing around the horse fountain and using the steps as a musical scale. Civil marriage ceremonies are held in the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace. So, if you go there on Saturday, expect to see newlyweds taking photos all over the place.

P.S. Surprise! I am back to my “Polaroids”! Not to worry, just for this post ;)

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Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria