Mozarts Wohnhaus, Immerse in the legacy of a musical genius
Makartpl 8, 5020 Salzburg
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Introduction
In 1711, Lorenz Speckner obtained a license to open dance classes for aristocratic family members in this 17th-century house. It was subsequently named Tanzmeisterhaus, or Dance Master's House. Due to various circumstances, it was no longer used for dance activities and was instead rented out as a wedding venue. In 1773, Mozart moved here and created many different forms of works. In 1944, two-thirds of the building were destroyed in the bombing of World War II. In 1945, the Mozart Foundation decided to restore it and establish a museum. In 1994, construction work began and in 1996, the Mozart residence was opened to the public as a museum.
In addition to the original dance hall, it displays a large number of Mozart's manuscripts, documents and correspondence. For those interested in classical music, especially Mozart's works, it is a good place to go. However, it might be difficult to understand the documents and materials in the museum without a basic knowledge of music.
The author has seen on maps carried by friends and travelers that it is still marked as the Dance Master's House rather than Mozart's Residence. In fact, this is not a mistake, but nowadays most tourists just call it the Mozart Residence without knowing the origin of the name. Apart from old Salzburgers and those particularly interested in history, most tourists may not know that it used to be a Dance Master's House. Address Makartpl 8, 5020 Salzburg
Opening hours July-August from 9:00-20:00 (July-August), and from 9:00-17:30 for the rest of the year (last admission is 30 minutes before closing time). The museum may be closed during Mozartwoche due to concerts.
Transportation Take bus 135625 from the direction of the train station and get off at Markatplatz. Walk east for a few meters to get there. To go in the opposite direction, take bus 1, 3, 5, 6, or 25 to Theatergasse and turn right after passing Cafe Classic to get there.
Mozart's former residence is on the other side of the river
