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On the western side of the Salzburg Residenzplatz stands the Residenz (palace of the Prince Bishops), built between 1596 and 1619 on the site of the medieval bishop's palace. The palace is laid out around three courtyards; the main front has a marble gateway of 1710. The northwestern range of buildings, of little architectural merit, was added in 1788-92. The artist Hans Makart was born in the palace in 1840. There are conducted tours of the palace. The state apartments are decorated in Late Baroque and Early Neo-Classical style, with wall and ceiling paintings by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Martino Altomonte, rich stucco ornaments and handsome fireplaces. The Karabinieresaal dates from the 17th C. In the Knights' Hall (Rittersaal) and
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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art; Castle, chateau, palace; Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical; Musical activity or concert hall; Architecture - Baroque or Rococo
Salzburg Residenz Highlights
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On the third floor of the Salzburg Residenz, visitors are shown the Residenzgalerie, established in 1923, which contains works by European painters from the 16th to 19th C. The Czernin and
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| October 1 to March 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | ||
| April 1 to September 30 | ||||||||
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
Conducted tours available for a minimum of three people. Tours last 40 minutes, book in advance for large groups.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
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