The ancient city of Salzburg is one of the most popular travel destinations in the entire country due to its vast natural beauty, ancient buildings and modern skyscrapers. The Old Town quarter has been designed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its well-preserved baroque architecture. This quarter is filled with a wide selection of majestic churches, beautiful cathedrals, opulent castle and elegant palaces. Other attractions include a grandiose monastery and absolutely stunning parks. One of the city’s most famous citizens is the famed composer Mozart. His birthplace residence is a popular attraction and receives visitors in the thousands. The Palace of Mirabel is one of the most famous attractions in Salzburg. This exquisite palace is virtually blanketed with colourful flowers and awe-inspiring gardens. Thousands of locals and international visitors participate in the much loved Salzburg Festival. This event is one of most acclaimed music festivals in the world. Held during the months of July and August each year, visitors have chance to see an opera, a series of dramatic plays and glorious classical concert presentations. Salzburg offers a quality selection of accommodation and an array of restaurants and eateries that are dotted throughout the city, but bear in mind that there's no real low season here, accommodation should be booked well in advance. Once you've found yourself a place to stay, however, you'll find the city to be an easily manageable, hassle-free place to explore. The local bus and rail network makes Salzburg a convenient base from which to visit the lakes of the Salzkammergut to the east, and the historic towns of Hallein and Werfen to the south and other areas both within Austria and nearby.