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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthplace in Altstadt the historic centre of Salzburg, Austria.

 

The Mozart family resided on the third floor from 1747 to 1773 and he was born there 1756. He was the seventh child of Leopold Mozart, who was a musician of the Salzburg Royal Chamber.

 

Since 1880, the building houses a museum that depicts the early life of Mozart, his first musical instruments, his friends, and his passionate interest in opera.

 

The third-floor exhibits Mozart's childhood violin as well as portraits, documents, and early editions of his music, and the second floor is devoted to Mozart's interest in opera and includes the clavichord on which he composed The Magic Flute.

 

Information sources:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart%27s_birthplace

 

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Uploaded on August 5, 2023