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- Austria
- Salzburg
- Mozart's Birthplace
Mozart's Birthplace
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756 at his family's home in
Getreidegasse. The house has since been converted into a museum
displaying exhibits which include the violin played by Mozart as a
child, his concert violin and clavichord, a pianoforte and various
portraits. The museum was first opened in1880, by the International
Mozart Foundation, and restored in 1994.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR7 (adult) and EUR3 (child)
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Opening Times
September to June, 9am to 6pm; July to August, 9am to
8pm.
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).