Mirabell Palace

The Mirabell Palace

The Salzburg audio-guided tour takes you before the Mirabell Palace, preceded by a great statue representing Pegasus. This baroque palace, surrounded by its famous gardens, is one of the most elegant buildings of the city.

A palace built out of love

The Mirabell Palace was built in 1606 at the request of the prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, who wanted to offer his beloved a fine residence for her and their children. A century later, the palace was entirely rebuilt in the baroque style, then become predominant throughout the city. It was at this time that the gardens that surround it were also laid out, among the most admired of Salzburg.

What there is to see

The palace charms with its baroque architecture and its famous grand staircase adorned with sculptures. Its marble hall, sumptuously decorated, today hosts concerts and ceremonies. Surrounded by its gardens, the palace forms a harmonious ensemble that is among the emblematic images of Salzburg. It is a major stop on the right bank of the Salzach.

Practical information

The Mirabell Palace is on the right bank of the Salzach, in the middle of its gardens, in the centre of Salzburg. Housing official and cultural functions, it cannot be entirely freely visited; its gardens and its surroundings are freely accessible, and certain halls open on the occasion of concerts or events, according to a variable schedule.

Why was the Mirabell Palace built?

In 1606, the prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau had it built to offer a fine residence to his beloved and their children.

What to see at the Mirabell Palace?

Its baroque architecture, its grand staircase adorned with sculptures, its marble hall and its famous gardens, before the statue of Pegasus.