Residence Salzburg - Prince Archbishop’s Splendor in the heart of the Mozart city

Salzburg’s Residence, in the heart of the city, was once the representational building for Salzburg’s Prince Archbishops, symbolizing both their spiritual and worldly power. The first official reference to the spacious building complex consisting of about 180 rooms and three large inner courtyards, was in 1232. At this time, the Archbishops were already worldly rulers, thus they greatly expanded their headquarters over the following centuries as was appropriate to their station as rulers.

On a tour with a personal audio-guide (in 7 languages) one can go on a stroll through 2 centuries of cultural history and discover in the sumptuous state rooms a harmonious architectural unity of Renaissance, Baroque and Classical styles. Masterpieces of handicraft, construction - and ceiling painting, frescoes, stucco, antique furniture, embroidery, marquetry, marble portals, numerous valuable clocks and paintings permit one a glimpse into the richness of earlier eras.

On the third floor is a Residence Gallery with a large collection of paintings of European masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Salzburg Residenz - open all year round

Tel.:  ++43/662/8042 2800
e-Mail: residenz@salzburg.gv.at
Internet: www.salzburg-burgen.com

Press information:
Ms. Birgit Meixner
Tel: ++43-662-846181, e-Mail: sbsb.meixner@aon.at