FormerlyMe is an online movement to motivate and inspire people to become the best version of themselves by showing them my journey and experience in trying a new workout and lifestyle regime every 30 days. Every post, update, and video is ‘formerly me’ as I endeavor to become the best version of myself and become FormerlyMe. Each month CP Magazine will showcase a part of my journey to becoming the best version of myself. I hope that in turn this inspires and motivates you to start your own journey as well. For this month’s story we will focus on the “On The Go: Salzburg” days of my journey.
With the alps as a backdrop and its world renowned Baroque architecture, Salzburg is indeed a beautiful city to visit anytime in the year. At the center of the city skyline you can’t miss one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, Hohensalzburg. Even the historic city center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is easy to spend an entire day just walking the city streets and palace gardens of Mirabell Palace.
If you want to tour Hohensalzburg Fortress, you can either walk the long uphill road to get there or ride the funicular up to the top. The views of the fortress are spectacular, and the tours of the inside are just splendid. The artifacts on display inside are worth seeing. To see everything in the fortress you will need at least two to three hours, but time passes by so fast with so much to see up there.
Salzburg is also known as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The famous composer had over 800 works he created in his short lifetime (dies at 35 years old). His birth home is a must see for anyone who appreciate classical music. Although his residence is just a few blocks away across the river, the birth home is the better of the two to visit. There is also a statue of Mozart not too far away.
If you visit in December you get to experience the city’s Christmas Markets and various food stalls in the historic city center. Perfect time to grab a mug of warm mulled wine, eat some apple strudel, and enjoy the festive spirit of the holidays. With the holiday season upon us I wanted to say to all of the CP Magazine readers, Happy Holidays! I look forward to bringing you more adventures in the New Year!
Follow my journey online at FormerlyMe.com and on the YouTube channel. Next month I will cover my more unique experiences I had in 2021-2022. Until next time that has been FormerlyMe!
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