Knowra Salzburg Salzburg Salzburg is an Austrian city on the Salzach River, known for its Baroque architecture and as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was the seat of an independent ecclesiastical principality until 1803.
Prince-Archbishopric of Salzburg : An ecclesiastical principality in the Holy Roman Empire ruled by the archbishops of Salzburg. This principality governed the city during much of Mozart’s life.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : An Austrian composer of the Classical period, born in Salzburg in 1756. He was born and trained in Salzburg before leaving for Vienna.
Salzach : A river flowing through Salzburg and northward into the Inn, a tributary of the Danube. The river divides the historic center from the districts to its east.
Salzburg Festival : An annual performing-arts festival founded in Salzburg in 1920, centered on opera, drama, and concerts. It brings international performance to the city each summer.
Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau : The prince-archbishop of Salzburg from 1587 to 1612, associated with major urban rebuilding. His rebuilding campaign helped give Salzburg its Baroque form.
Leopold Mozart : An Austrian composer and violinist, and the father and early music teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His Salzburg court position and teaching shaped Wolfgang’s early career.
Hohensalzburg Fortress : A hilltop fortress overlooking Salzburg, begun in the eleventh century and expanded over centuries. It dominates the city skyline and embodies the power of its prince-archbishops.
Mozart Week : An annual classical music festival in Salzburg held around Mozart’s birthday in January. It focuses the city’s musical calendar on its most famous native composer.
Paris von Lodron : The prince-archbishop of Salzburg from 1619 to 1653, who strengthened the city’s defenses. His fortifications protected Salzburg during the Thirty Years’ War.
Nannerl Mozart : The performing name of Maria Anna Mozart, a pianist and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s elder sister. She performed with Wolfgang in Salzburg and on their early European tours.
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