Built in the 13th century, St. Thomas Church is a landmark of Leipzig’s musical and religious history. Admire its distinctive architecture and learn about its close connection to Johann Sebastian Bach, who served as cantor here for 27 years. The church is also Bach’s final resting place, making it an important part of Leipzig’s remarkable musical heritage.

Discover Germany’s largest collection of Bach archives and learn more about the life, music, and legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Enjoy a visit to Bayreuth, a historic city best known for its connection to composer Richard Wagner. Explore its charming streets and landmarks while learning about the world-famous Bayreuth Festival, held here each year in celebration of Wagner's music.

Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is a vibrant Bavarian city with a visible history of almost 1,000 years. In the Middle Ages it was the preferred residence of German emperors. It later became burdened with the legacy of the Nazis, but although it was bombed to rubble during World War II, the medieval city center has undergone significant reconstruction, using the original stone. Led by your Tour Director, explore the the Old Town featuring the ruins of the ramparts that once surrounded the city.

With its elegant squares and quaint streets, Salzburg is a delightful introduction to the sophisticated world of the classical genius, Mozart.

Explore Salzburg’s Old Town, a maze of winding lanes, historic steeples, cobblestone streets, and open squares. Take in the grandeur of Residenz Square and admire the striking façade of Salzburg Cathedral before continuing to Mozart Square, where a statue honors the city’s most famous son. As you explore, listen for the Glockenspiel, an early 18th-century carillon whose 35 bells ring out over the cafés lining the square.

Spend free time on Salzburg’s most famous street, the Getreidegasse, lined with small shops, historic buildings, and distinctive wrought-iron signs.

Visit the Salzburg Residenz, an opulent palace that once served as the seat of Salzburg’s prince-archbishops. Learn about its remarkable history, including performances by a young Mozart and the 1867 meeting between Emperor Franz Joseph and Napoléon III. Tour the richly decorated State Rooms and visit the Residenzgalerie Salzburg, where European paintings from the 16th to 19th centuries are displayed throughout 15 historic rooms.

Feel the rhythm of Salzburg’s Old Town Square as you enter the unassuming yellow home at Getreidegasse 9, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Inside, view an impressive collection of the young composer’s first instruments and immerse yourself in the captivating story of his early life.

Ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress, once the stronghold of the prince-archbishops. Tour the ornate State Apartments, the Burgmuseum’s medieval art, the Rainermuseum’s arms and armor, and St. George’s Chapel with its Gothic details. Take in sweeping Alpine views from the Watchtower and look out over Salzburg’s domes and towers from the Kuenberg Bastion.

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Beethoven lived here for most of his heroic period from 1804 to 1815. During this time, he composed many of his greatest works, including Symphonies 4, 5, 7, and 8, the opera "Fidelio," the Fourth Piano Concerto, and several string quartets.

This interactive museum is located in the former home of Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic. Explore the lives of classical composers, compose your own waltz, and discover the science behind sound and hearing. Step onto a virtual conductor’s podium to lead the Vienna Philharmonic, and receive feedback from the musicians themselves.

Visit Haydn House, the former home of composer Joseph Haydn and now a museum dedicated to his life and work. Discover personal items, manuscripts, and exhibits that explore his musical legacy, then visit the Brahms Room to see memorabilia and artifacts connected to composer Johannes Brahms.

Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Fine Arts Museum), housing one of Europe’s finest art collections compiled by the Hapsburgs. The collection includes great works from some of Europe’s greatest artists, including Bruegel, Rubens, Durer, Hals, Rembrandt, Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and Velasquez, just to name a few.

Spend time at Vienna’s Central Cemetery, the final resting place of many of the world’s most celebrated composers and musicians. See the tombs of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, and Schoenberg, along with a monument dedicated to Mozart. Other notable musicians buried here include Antonio Salieri, Hugo Wolf, Karl Goldmark, and acclaimed opera singer Lotte Lehmann.

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