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Early on Monday morning, there are not many tourists in the old town of Salzburg.
The Residenzplatz next to the Salzburg Cathedral, with its baroque fountain is built of marble said it is the largest Baroque fountain in Central Europe.
On the left side of the fountain, you will see the Salzburg Cathedral (Dom) and on the right side of it you see the Residenz Palace.
See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residenzplatz
Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital city of the federal state of Salzburg.Salzburg's "Old Town" (Altstadt) has internationally renowned baroque architecture and one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The city is noted for its Alpine setting.Salzburg was the birthplace of 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the mid-20th century, the city was the setting for parts of the American musical and film The Sound of Music.The capital city of the State of Salzburg (Land Salzburg), the city has three universities. It has a large population of students who add liveliness and energy to the area, and the universities provide culture to the community. source: wikipedia
