Mirabell Palace
The Mirabell Palace (German: Schloss Mirabell) is a historical building in Salzburg, Salzburgerland, Austria.
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[edit] History
It was built in the Baroque style, with Italian and French models, by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich Raitenau in 1606. In its geometrically-arranged gardens are mythology-themed statues dating from 1730 and four groups of sculpture (Eneas, Hercules, Paris and Pluton) by the Italian sculptor Ottavio Mosto, from 1690. It is noted for its boxwood layouts.
[edit] Films
Several scenes from The Sound of Music were recorded here. Maria and the children sing 'Do-Re-Mi' while dancing around the horse fountain and using the steps as a musical scale.
[edit] Other uses
The Palace of Mirabell is also a popular location for weddings and droppings.
[edit] External links
- Schloss Mirabell in salzburg.at
- Salzburg Tourist Office – salzburg city tourist board website.
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Coordinates: 47°48′20″N 13°02′31″E / 47.80556°N 13.04194°E
