Medieval origins and the Archbishopric
- Salzburg founded in the Roman era
- Became an independent principality ruled by archbishops in the 8th century
- Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau transformed the city’s architecture in the late 16th century
Napoleonic Wars and Bavarian rule
- Occupied by French troops in the early 19th century
- Congress of Vienna in 1816 placed Salzburg under Bavarian control
- City returned to Austria after the Treaty of Munich in 1814
Incorporation into Nazi Germany and the post-war period
- Adolf Hitler born in Braunau served as a choirboy at Salzburg Cathedral
- Annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938 as part of the Anschluss
- Allied bombing raids heavily damaged the city during World War II
Modern governance and cultural revival
- Salzburg Festival founded in 1920s, showcasing the city’s cultural heritage
- City divided by the Salzach River, with historic Altstadt (Old Town) on one side
- Renowned for its baroque architecture and UNESCO World Heritage status
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