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Mirabell Palace, Salzburg

4.4
#1 of 437 in Parks in Austrian Alps
Must see · Garden · Architectural Building
Built as a token of Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich's love for his mistress, Mirabell Palace is perhaps best known as the backdrop of "The Sound of Music." The former palace was built in 1606 and now houses the offices of the mayor and municipal council. The boxwood gardens contain mythology-themed statues from 1730, as well as four groups of sculptures representing the four elements. If you're a fan of "The Sound of Music," don't miss the horse fountain, where the von Trapp children sang "Do-Re-Mi." A stroll through the gardens will jog many memories from the film. Before you head to Salzburg, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Salzburg visit app, to make sure you see all that Salzburg has to offer, including Mirabell Palace.
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  • By NeedToSeeItAll
    Nice place for a quick stroll, some recognisable spots from Sound of Music, and great views of the castle.  more »
  • By WeakKneeTraveler
    With no flowers and some of the statues being covered up, winter is not a good time to visit this place. However, for fans of the movie "The Sound of Music", it is still a place worth taking a quick.....  more »
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  • By Wildstyle Jewelry
    Went here for a Mozart concert, had so much fun! Not only were the musicians amazing but of course the Palace is beautiful. You can see the Baroque decadence showcasing many different types of marble throughout.
  • By Michael Asheroff
    The building is architecturally beautiful but it is the garden behind the makes this wonderful. Amazing at any time of the year but I love it when the Spring flowers are blooming. They have made the Sound of Music into an industry here. A number of scenes were filmed here.
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