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Salzburg, an Austrian city nestled within the Alps and surrounded by rolling hills and gorgeous rivers, is the perfect destination for those planning school concert tours. As the birthplace of legendary composer Mozart - known for creating his first works aged just five - the beautiful city's musical legacy and rich past cannot be beaten, making it the right choice for a musical school trip. Top of the itinerary list for any school tours visiting Salzburg should be Getreidegasse, a bustling and pretty shopping street. Head straight to number 9 to discover Mozart's childhood home, which he shared with his mother and father Leopold and Anna Maria, as well as a sister, Maria Anna. Mozart was born on January 27th 1756 and as an infant was baptised at the city's cathedral, an imposing 17th-century place of worship built in the baroque style. When teaching about the history of arguably the world's greatest composer, a visit to the church is a must. Heading out of the classroom on a school concert tour to Salzburg is a great way of enjoying a different style of teaching and is sure to leave students inspired and eager to learn. While in the city, school tours may be lucky enough to catch a performance of Mozart's best known music by a local orchestra. Salzburg is noted for its musical heritage, but it is also famous for being the location of Rogers and Hammerstein classic The Sound of Music, featuring musical legend Julie Andrews as Maria. The city is dotted with spots recognisable from the movie. Why not head to Mirabell Gardens, whose fountain is the location of one of the film's famous singing scenes? A tour of all of the movie's best-known spots, such as the Von Trapp family home and the convent where they take shelter from the Nazis, is an interesting and enjoyable way to spend a day. Much outdoor fun can be had on a school tour to Salzburg, from walking in the spectacular Alps that link Austria and Switzerland to tracing the flowing rivers that meander around the outskirts of the city. A visit to the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must on a school concert tour. Here pupils can see one of the largest castles in Europe, Hohensalzburg, as well as the Residenz Palace, a spectacular property once inhabited by the Prince Archbishop. If you want to take your students on school concert tours of Salzburg, consider a package from STS Travel. We offer a host of school tours ideal for taking pupils out of the classroom and into some of the most culturally exciting hotspots in the world.
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