The Mozartsteg in Salzburg is a footbridge named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Art Nouveau-style bridge saw its completion in 1903. At that time, pedestrians had to pay a toll for using this privately owned construction. [German]
Tag: Salzburg-City
Mirabell Palace in Salzburg
Mirabell Palace (Schloss Mirabell) is known for its marble hall as a wedding location. Besides that, its garden offers a magnificent view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and surprises with several magical sculptures.
Struggling Oryxes in Salzburg
I came across these two struggling oryxes while walking through the Salzburg Zoo. I loved the symmetry of their horns in the depicted situation. You find the Salzburg Zoo next to a big rock. That way, guests see the animals in a rugged setting.
‘Gherkins’ by Erwin Wurm
Salzburg is a very traditional city. Nevertheless, you see a lot of contemporary art in the streets. E.g. the “Gurken” (Gherkins) created by the Austrian artist Erwin Wurm. I like this piece of public art as the pickles seem to have some personality.
Museum der Moderne in Salzburg
Guests of Salzburg know this view well: A castle-like tower high over the city, adjacent to a white building with a set of sunshades in front of it. We speak about a former water tower and the Museum der Moderne Salzburg.
Wild Man Fountain in Salzburg
The Wild Man Fountain (Wilder-Mann-Brunnen) has existed since the beginning of the 17th century. Its water basins kept the fish fresh on the fish markets. Today, the fountain stands on the Max Reinhardt Square opposite the Grand Festival Hall. [German]
Hofmarstallschwemme in Salzburg
This water basin for washing horses (Pferdeschwemme) stands next to Sigmund’s Gate (Sigmundstor). The basin, generally known as Hofmarstallschwemme, was designed and built in 1693 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
#TrainWindowView of Salzburg
Railway lines between Salzburg and Germany cross the Salzach River near Salzburg Central Station. On my train trips, I always look forward to this #trainwindowview of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg City while passing the railway bridge.
Tile art at Salzburg Central Station
One of the architectural highlights of the renewed Salzburg Central Station is the rediscovered tile art in the style of Art Nouveau. These works were created by artists like Otto Barth, Hans Prutscher, Hans Wilt and Hubert von Zwickle. [German]
“Pietá” by Anna Chromy
In 1999 a strange figurine appeared in the city of Salzburg. It had chosen a prominent place under the Cathedral Archway between Domplatz and Kapitelplatz: The sculpture “Pietá” by Czech painter and sculptor Anna Chromy. [German]
Georg Trakl in Salzburg
A famous son of Salzburg is not only Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but also the poet Georg Trakl. The Salzburg-born author lived the first 21 years of his life in this city. You see boards with his poems scattered all over the central town.
Sundial in Salzburg
This fresco with a sundial is located on a wall of the old university at the Max-Reinhard-Platz. It was created by Georg Jung (1899-1957). The depictions refer to the university founded in 1622. [German]