The city of Salzburg in Austria.. Talk of history and music

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">Arabiaweather.com- Ismail Qasimi- The founding <strong>of Salzburg</strong> may be traced back to the year 696 when Bishop St. Robert arrived in the area now known as Salzburg and founded the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peters.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> At that time, the city turned into an independent ecclesiastical state ruled by a master and archbishop, and St. Robert was not only then the spiritual leader, but he also possessed many worldly powers, and the organization of the city was like the Vatican style, and that is why Salzburg was known as the &quot;Rome of the North.&quot;</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The city of Salzburg is located between two mountains, the Kapusnerberg Munchesburg and the Salzach River, which is a picturesque city with small alleys, colorful exotic houses, castles and palaces rich in beautiful gardens and a large number of churches and monasteries.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><strong><a href="http://sa.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1... Castle</a></strong> or &quot;Hohen Salzburg&quot;, for example, which is an ancient building that dates back more than 900 years, is a place that cannot be missed, and it could be the most well-preserved medieval castle in Europe. The most impressive church in the city is the San Sebastian Church, which was built in the Gothic style.</span> </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/Kapitelplatz-Salzburg.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 487px;" /> a</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Salzburg shows evidence of the wealth and power that the Archbishop and the Catholic Church had at the time, and today it is a modern city of about 150,000 inhabitants.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Salzburg is also the city of music. It was the home and birthplace of Mozart, and there is a monument to him in Mozart Square honoring the city&#39;s most famous son. Salzburg also has a long history of being a popular destination for musicians, and this city has retained its charm and cultural character through many centuries.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Today, it is known for its annual cultural festival that presents a variety of series, concerts and plays, ranging from classical music to contemporary musical styles.<br /></p>