At more than 400 years old, the historic Mirabell Palace of Salzburg, Austria, has seen destruction and restoration, as a collection of influences and architects shaped it into the impressive structure that it is today.
In the early 19th century, the palace was remodeled and restored in the Neoclassical style while the palace’s walls shelter famous interiors that are refined examples of Baroque architecture. Artisans and sculptors, such as Georg Raphael Donner, collaborated on the palace’s ornamentation. The ornamentation of interior elements serves to complement, rather than detract from, its Neoclassical facade.
Originally built in 1606 for Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, Mirabell Palace was an ongoing work in progress of subsequent owners for the next two centuries. The famous Marble Hall and staircase were redesigned by Baroque architect Lukas von Hildebrant in the 18th century. His masterful work helped create a physical space worthy of the talented musicians who perform there. Mozart performed in the Marble Hall under the frescoed ceilings and amid the detailed marble pilasters and rococo stuccowork.
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