Makartplatz
The Makartplatz square is located in the heart of the right side of the historic district and is named after famous painter Hans Makart, who was born in the 19th century.
The house at No. 8 Makartplatz is famous as the former residence of the Mozart family. Today, the Mozarts' spacious eight-room apartment on the first floor is home to a museum. On the opposite side of the square from the Mozart Museum, we find the Salzburg State Theatre as well as the main entrance to famous Mirabell Gardens. A little bit up from there is Hotel Bristol, which attained renown as the first hotel in Salzburg with electric lighting.
On the small island in the center of the square stands a powerful bronze sculpture designed by English sculptor Anthony Cragg for the contemporary art project known as "Walk of Modern Art". Enthroned at the upper end of Makartplatz is Trinity Church, the work of Baroque architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. The most important sacred building on the right of the River Salzach, it provides the perfect setting for church concerts of all kinds. Standing across from Trinity Church is the house where famous physicist and mathematician Christian Doppler was born. A commemorative plaque on the street side of the building reminds us of his life and work in Salzburg.
