Mirabell Palace, Mirabell Gardens

Mirabellplatz. Originally called "Altenau", Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich had the palace built in 1606 for Salome Alt. Reconstructed by Lukas von Hildebrandt 1721-1727, rebuilt after the disastrous town fire in 1818. Monumental staircase with figures by G.R. Donner. Marble Hall, used today for wedding ceremonies and concerts. Seat of the mayor of Salzburg.

The Mirabell Gardens with groups of statues depicting figures from Greek mythology, marble vases designed by Fischer von Erlach. Natural Theatre, Bastionsgarten, "Dwarf Garden".