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Mozart Monument on Mozartplatz

Mozart Monument on Mozartplatz

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Location: Salzburg, Austria

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Paul

January 21, 2025

Mozartplatz & Mozart Monument, Salzburg

Mozartplatz is located in the center of Salzburg's old town, in the immediate vicinity of Residenzplatz and Salzburg Cathedral. While the buildings around the square tell many stories, the centerpiece is clearly the Mozart statue.

The history of the Mozart statue

In the center of Mozartplatz is the Mozart monument by Ludwig Schwanthaler. The statue was supposed to be erected in 1841 on the 50th anniversary of W. A. Mozart's death. However, the unveiling of the monument was delayed by a year because a Roman mosaic was found in the ground, which took a long time to recover. On September 4, 1842, the statue was ceremoniously unveiled in the presence of Mozart's sons. The Bavarian King Ludwig I was an important supporter of the Mozart statue and donated the marble base. A copy of the Roman mosaic can still be found at the feet of the statue today.

Mozartplatz then and now

Mozartplatz and its buildings are closely linked to the history of the city of Salzburg. On the north side, in the so-called Imhofstöckl (No. 5), is the tourist information office. Behind it is part of the old city wall, which dates back to the time of Prince Archbishop Paris Lodron. Opposite, on the south side, is the New Residence, which has been home to the Salzburg Museum since 2007. The house at Mozartplatz 8 was the home of Constanze Mozart-Nissen, Mozart's widow. On the west side, facing the cathedral, are the Salzburg Christmas Museum and the famous Café Glockenspiel. The poet Georg Trakl was born just a few steps away in 1887.

Text / Source: TSG Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, Auerspergstraße 6, Salzburg

salzburg.info/de/sehenswertes/plaetze-strassen/mozartplatz-mozartdenkmal

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Beyond the Horizon

February 2, 2023

The statue shows the world-famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a lively pose.

It stands right in the heart of Salzburg, right next to the famous Mirabell Castle, and offers a breathtaking view of the Alps. You can stay here for a few minutes to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and be inspired by Mozart's musical genius.

The atmosphere around the Mozart statue is very lively. There is a lively atmosphere where tourists and locals interact peacefully. It is a special experience to see the statue in its historical setting and to feel the history of the city, which is so closely linked to Mozart's life.

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Reisepunsch Anne-Bärbel Engelhart

September 30, 2020

The name marketplace is misleading because photos of other Salzburg squares have now been published. Salzburg has a large number of places where there is always a market. At the old market there are some souvenir stalls with handicrafts (partly also utensils). At Universitätsplatz there is a "real" market with fruit, vegetables, flowers, meat, cheese, fish, bread and Salzburg specialties. On Thursdays there is always Schrannenmarkt on the square around St. Andräe Church (near Mirabell Palace). Austrian and Salzburg specialties from the surrounding area are sold there, raw, baked, fried and cooked. The Schrannenmarkt is also a "normal" market where farmers sell their goods.

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Location: Salzburg, Austria

Mozart Monument on Mozartplatz

1. In Salzburg auf den Spuren Mozarts

2. Salzburger Festspiele

3. Mirabell Gardens – Mirabell Palace and Gardens loop from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

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