Mozart-Wohnhaus Salzburg is the building, where the legendary composer Mozart is said to have resided. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived at this site between 1773 and 1780. The building is located at 8 Makartplatz in Salzburg. It is at this site that Mozart is known to have composed 'Salzburg Symphonies'. Five violin concertos, sonatas and church music were also composed at Mozart Wohnhaus at Salzburg. Mozart also composed some of the masterpieces such as Idomeneo at this building.
Mozart, along with his family, shifted to this building in 1773, after leaving his residence at Getreidegasse. Mozart's sister is said to have lived in this manse until her marriage in 1784; whereas, Mozart's father lived here till 1787. As a result, the mansion is called Mozart Residence, signifying the stay of the Mozart family in this building.
Mozart-Wohnhaus Salzburg was partly destroyed during the first Allied bombardment in 1944. However, the building was overhauled in 1996. Presently, the building houses a rich collection of musical instruments, including Mozart's pianoforte. Mozart Wohnhaus also presents books, belonging to Leopold Mozart's library. One can also come across letters and autograph manuscripts in the cellar vault of the building. A multimedia show is also organized at this site in order to provide more information about Mozart. The wall-size charts bearing the personal details of the artist also helps the tourists to learn more about this great musician. A characteristic feature of the building is the salon, which is decorated in the contemporary style. This salon unveils the socio-cultural pattern of erstwhile Salzburg.
