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THE RESIDENZ | |
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THE RESIDENZ | |
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The medieval bishops´ residence was given today´s magnificent early Baroque appearance at the end of the 16th century. Open to the public: the State Rooms of the Residenz - formerly used by Salzburg´s prince archbishops as reception rooms and living quarters. Salzburg´s Residenz, situated in the heart of the city, is an extensive complex of buildings, containing some 180 rooms and three spacious courtyards. Here the prince archbishops of Salzburg held court and controlled the destiny of their country up to the 19th century. |
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The prince bishops often invited guests to a concert perfomance in Rittersaal. Young Mozart also played regularly at the Salzburg Residenz. Other halls in the Residenz are the Conferenz Room or Ratszimmer (Councillor´s Room), where Mozart performed his first court concert at the age of six. |