Mozartplatz Square

Mozart Square (Mozartplatz) is dedicated to the world-renowned Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born in Salzburg in 1756. The square is centered around a statue of Mozart by German sculptor Ludwig Schwanthaler. This impressive statue was unveiled in 1842, some 50 years after the composer of The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute and many other classic works of music died. Today, the square is one of the most popular sights in Salzburg and an ideal place to begin a tour of the Old Town.Around the square are many other connections to Mozart’s life. The house at Mozartplatz 8 bears a plaque honoring Mozart's wife Constanze von Nissen. She passed away here shortly before the statue was unveiled. At Mozartplatz 4 is Salzburg University’s Institute of Music. It’s also called Antretter House after the Antretter family, who were close friends of Mozart. Look up over the square and you’ll see a tower that houses a 17th-century Glockenspiel. This historic musical clock still chimes three times a day. Join the crowds taking photos of the clock with the Mönchsberg mountain in the background. Take a break at one of the many cafés lining the square, most with outdoor seating. You’ll have a front-row seat for watching street performers while enjoying a pastry and coffee.While here, check out the Salzburg Museum in the New Residence. Among the exhibitions is the Gottried Salzmann Hall, dedicated to the work of the famous Austrian artist. The World of Children exhibit has interactive games aimed at younger visitors. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday. The cobblestone lanes leading from the square display parts of the city’s medieval street layout. Pfeifergasse is a prime example. It was a popular residential area among artists and musicians. Austrian painter Sebastian Stief moved to number 4 in 1839. Mozart Square is situated on the western side of the Salzach River, in Salzburg’s Old Town, which can you reach by bus from Salzburg’s main train station. The nearest bus stop is Mozartsteg/Rudolfskai. Much of this area is car-free and easy to get around on foot. The major attractions of Getreidesgasse and the Residenz are both a five-minute walk from the square.