I am told on good authority that Sound music Von Trapps villa has been being converted into Hotel.
How romantic I can almost hear Julie Andrews with her dulcet tones singing again.
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Regmaiche
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It was in most news items yesterday, including an article in The Telegraph.
I think it%26#39;s scheduled to open in July, but not sure.
Stoofer
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Here is the item from the BBC website:
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7402411.stm
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Sorry to tell you the villa will definitely not be opened for public until earliest end of the year. Reasons are missing official documents and protests of neighbors who are afraid of additional traffic.
Wolfgang
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I wonder, had they taken any advance bookings?
Stoofer
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As far as I know there were lots of requests, but don%26#39;t ask me if anything had been confirmed in advance. There will be an official opening in summer, but only with %26quot;private friends%26quot;, as they are not allowed to open as a hotel. I really hope they will be able to get all permissions soon and have the paperwork done!
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I always wondered about objections from neighbours as it is in a very quiet, residential street. But I suppose if they get car parking sorted out it should be OK. I beieve a holy order occupied the building until recently so it will be a big change for local residents.
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It%26#39;s supposed to be called progress. Few residential homes are safe from the relentless march of capitalism. Have to feel for residents.
Reminds me of a good friend in U.K., ploughed lifes savings into a Country House, for retirement with dependent large extended family, younger generations. Cost a fortune, his outlook is now a building site, soon to be 2000 houses and the value plummeting as a consequence with no compensation.
Can%26#39;t afford to move, doesn%26#39;t want to stay. Very sad.
Possibly irrelevant to Salzburg, but couldn%26#39;t resist the rant:-)
Stoofer
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