Salzburg, Austria, is the country's fourth-largest city with a population of 156,852 in 2020. It is located on the Salzach River near the German border, nestled at the base of the Alps.
In 1918, following World War I and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Salzburg became part of the new German Austria.
In 1923, Freilassing was known as Salzburghofen.
In 1935, Salzburg's official population significantly increased when the city absorbed adjacent municipalities.
In March 1938, the Anschluss took place, resulting in the occupation and annexation of Austria, including Salzburg, into Nazi Germany. German troops moved into the city, leading to the arrest and deportation of political opponents, Jewish citizens, and other minorities to concentration camps, and the destruction of the synagogue.
On May 5, 1945, American troops entered Salzburg, which became the center of the American-occupied area in Austria. Several displaced persons camps were established.
Around 1950, Salzburg's population passed 100,000 citizens.
After World War II, in 1955 Austria signed a treaty re-establishing the country as a democratic and independent nation.
In 1957, the original Congress-Center of Salzburg was constructed.
In 1960, the Großes Festspielhaus was opened by Clemens Holzmeister.
In 1964, the "Lepi" public baths in Leopoldskron were built.
In 1989, Salzburg appeared in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
In 1996, Salzburg's historic center was enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 2001, the Congress House and the "Makartsteg" bridge were constructed.
In 2001, the Salzburg Congress-Center was replaced by a new building.
In April 2005, Red Bull bought the club SV Austria Salzburg and changed its name to FC Red Bull Salzburg.
In 2005, after Red Bull bought SV Austria Salzburg, some supporters formed a new club with the old name and colors to preserve the traditions of their club. The reformed SV Austria Salzburg was founded.
On January 27, 2006, Salzburg celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with all 35 churches ringing their bells.
In 2008, the Wals Siezenheim Stadium in a suburb in the agglomeration of Salzburg was one of the venues for the European Football Championship.
In 2010, Salzburg served as the backdrop for a large portion of the film Knight & Day.
In 2010, the "Residential and Studio House" of the architects Christine and Horst Lechner won the architecture award of Salzburg.
Salzburg was a candidate city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, but lost to Vancouver.
In 2011, the Unipark Nonntal architecture was designed by Storch Ehlers Partners.
Salzburg was a candidate city for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but lost to Sochi.
In 2016, Salzburg's population reached 150,000 citizens.
As of 2017 Salzburg had a GDP per capita of €46,100, which was greater than the average for Austria and most European countries.
In 2020, the population of Salzburg was 156,852.
As of January 1, 2021, Salzburg had immigrant groups.
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