Salzburg has long been famous for its music festivals, as shown by the city's many historic theaters and concert halls.
Collectively known as the Festival Theaters (Festspielhäuser), these buildings consist of the large Festspielhaus and the smaller Haus für Mozart, between which is a foyer with fine frescoes, and the Karl-Böhm Hall, used for exhibitions and receptions.
It's in this building, decorated by superb 17th-century frescoes, that the famous Salzburg Festival has been held since 1925, a five-week-long summer event showcasing the best of European music and drama.
