'Sound of Music' Fans Have Been Visiting This Charming Austrian City for 61 Years-Here Are Its 7 Most Iconic Locations From the Movie

"Our movie is among the top reasons that tourists come to Salzburg ... and it's easy to feel that you've been transported back in time and into our film. Every corner that you turn, there's something beautiful to see."

"Ever since Maria von Trapp twirled across the Austrian Alps in the opening scene of "The Sound of Music," the movie musical has claimed its place as one of the most beloved films of all time. It won five Academy Awards in 1965, and its sweeping scenery now draws an estimated 300,000 visitors to Salzburg each year."

"With indelible songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," and "Edelweiss," featuring music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, the film adapted the duo's Tony-winning 1959 Broadway musical, itself based on the real-life Maria von Trapp's 1948 memoir, "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.""

The Sound of Music premiered on March 2, 1965, and has maintained its status as one of the most beloved film musicals for over six decades. The film adapted Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's Tony-winning 1959 Broadway musical, which was based on Maria von Trapp's 1948 memoir. Featuring iconic songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," and "Edelweiss," the film won five Academy Awards and continues to resonate across generations despite its World War II setting. The movie has become a major tourist attraction in Salzburg, with Julie Andrews noting its significant role in drawing visitors to the city. The film's cultural significance extends beyond cinema, influencing personal lives and inspiring fans to visit filming locations.

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