Salzburg Residenz

Overview

The Salzburg Residenz was the opulent seat of the prince-archbishops who ruled the city for centuries. Over 180 sumptuously decorated rooms showcase Baroque and Rococo furnishings, tapestries, and frescoes. The Residenzgalerie upstairs houses a fine European painting collection.

Highlights

• Conference Hall (Carabinierisaal): A monumental hall with ceiling frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr.
• Residenzgalerie: Paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, and 17th-century Dutch and Flemish masters.
• Audience Chamber: Where Mozart performed as a child prodigy for the archbishops.

History

Original construction began in the 12th century. Archbishop Wolf Dietrich rebuilt it in Italian Renaissance style around 1600. His successor Markus Sittikus and Paris Lodron added the Baroque state rooms. Napoleon stayed here in 1805 and 1809.

Visitor Tips

• Closed Tuesdays. Part of the DomQuartier combined ticket.
• Audio guide included with admission.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.