Residenzplatz

Residenzplatz is a substantial, stately square in the memorable focus of Salzburg in Austria. Named after the Residenz working of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, contiguous Salzburg Cathedral, it is one of the city's most famous spots to visit. The Residenzplatz is situated in the noteworthy focus of Salzburg, encased by Salzburg Cathedral Salzburger Dom in the south and the Alte Residenz in the west. Toward the east is the Neue Residenz New Residence, a Renaissance building raised from 1588 onwards, with its unmistakable chime tower. The nearby Mozartplatz prompts Salzburg Museum.

A few notable private houses Bürgerhauser outline the square toward the north, among them the transitory home of the Baroque painter Johann Michael Rottmayr at No. 2, where he stayed while making the roof frescoes in the Alte Residenz around 1690. The Residenzplatz was spread out from 1587 onwards at the command of Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich Raitenau, after he requested to desert the burial ground of the previous religious community north of Salzburg Cathedral. Leftovers of the medieval graveyard were as of late found underneath the square's surface. Raitenau additionally had countless houses obliterated to give space. At that point called Hauptplatz "Main Square", the new open court related with the remaking of Salzburg Cathedral, as per plans spread out by the Italian modeler Vincenzo Scamozzi.