Salzburg Photos: Steingasse Lane in Winter

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The Steingasse is one of our favourite alleys and lanes in Salzburg. Sadly (or fortunately?), it is often neglected by international visitors of the city. For centuries, the Steingasse was a major traffic link of Salzburg; today, it is a sleepy lane with Medieval and Baroque buildings. During the advent season, there are several good reasons to stop by at the Steingasse: Firstly, because there is a famous Krippe (Nativity Scene) on display in one of the shops; secondly, because a wine merchant offers great mulled wine; and thirdly, because Joseph Mohr was born in the Steingasse - Mohr later wrote the lyrics of the famous Christmas carol "Silent Night", which was first performed in the nearby town of Oberndorf.

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