Mozarteum University / Magic Flute House, Salzburg
Along with the International Mozarteum Foundation and the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, the Mozarteum University is a separate entity under the "Mozarteum" moniker, with "Mozart is our inspiration, music our tradition, art our passion" as a motto. If you happen to be in Salzburg in July and August when the Mozarteum organizes events in the adjacent Grand Hall (or Großer Saal), you might be able to visit the so-called "Magic Flute House" (or "Zauberflötenhäuschen"), the little summerhouse where Mozart was allegedly locked in by his librettist, Emanuel Schikaneder, to ensure that he would finish the now-famous composition on time. Transported to Salzburg from its original location in Vienna, the house was much visited by the faithful, who would snatch shingles off its roof. It had to be restored several times, especially after the Second World War, when the structure suffered a considerable amount of damage during the bombing of the city.
Tip:
Attend a concert in the Stiftung Mozarteum if you can – you won't be disappointed.
Tip:
Attend a concert in the Stiftung Mozarteum if you can – you won't be disappointed.
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Sight Name: Mozarteum University / Magic Flute House
Sight Location: Salzburg, Austria (See walking tours in Salzburg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Salzburg, Austria (See walking tours in Salzburg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Salzburg, Austria
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The local Saint Peter's Abbey is... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
The local Saint Peter's Abbey is... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Apart from Mozart,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Apart from Mozart,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
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Born on Grain Street (Getreidegasse) and baptized in the nearby Cathedral, Mozart played his first big concert, at age 6, at the Residence Palace.
Later, he served as an organist for the Cathedral,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Born on Grain Street (Getreidegasse) and baptized in the nearby Cathedral, Mozart played his first big concert, at age 6, at the Residence Palace.
Later, he served as an organist for the Cathedral,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Old Town Gift Shops
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We start at Kirchtag, a quaint gift shop known for its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
We start at Kirchtag, a quaint gift shop known for its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles