Mozarthaus Vienna
In one of the alleys of the center of Vienna, in the so-called Inner City, at Domgasse 5, from 1784 to 1787, the great musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived with his wife Constance. This is the only building in which the musician lived that has survived to this day. And although he had lived in Vienna for more than 10 years, it was this house, which was located only a hundred meters from St. Stephen's Cathedral, that he loved the most. Here he hosted his friends and musicians - Haydn, Beethoven, the outstanding opera "The Marriage of Figaro" and several other works were born here.
Restorations
Until 1716, the building had only 2 floors, then 3 more floors were added to it. The couple lived on the second floor in an apartment with four spacious rooms, two small offices and a small kitchen. The museum was opened to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of the musical genius. In 1945, ownership of the museum passed to the Vienna City Museum. In 2006, the restoration of the building was completed, which cost the city treasury 8 million euros. It has opened a renovated museum called the Mozart House. The most skilful restorers worked to recreate the atmosphere of those times, preserving the recognizable Baroque style.
Exploring the Mozart House
Now, 4 floors of the building are occupied by the museum of the great composer. Multimedia installations are installed in the lobby, as if returning to those distant times. On the installed interactive screens, you can watch recordings of various concerts and listen to famous works by the brilliant musician and composer. The Figaro Cafe serves punch made according to ancient secret recipes. And in the shop, which is located right there, you can buy various souvenirs with a portrait of the composer.
A journey through the floors
The museum starts from the fourth floor. Here you can see paintings, statues, and photographs of favorite places that Mozart visited. Video screens will tell you who you served, who you were friends with, and what you liked to wear. For someone, his passion for gambling and Freemasonry becomes a revelation. On the third floor there is an introduction to the musical world of the great genius. There are exhibits dedicated to the most famous works: "Don Juan", "The Wedding of Figaro", "Requiem", "The Magic Flute". The floor is saturated with the spirit of classical music. Exhibits include theatrical costumes, musical instruments, scores, and manuscripts. Mozart always gravitated towards ostentatious luxury. He had elegant outfits in his wardrobe. The second floor, where the composer actually lived, preserved the atmosphere of the times when Mozart lived and worked here. Several household items from the 18th century have been preserved. Among them are a musical clock and a chess table. A musical clock performs a variation that he wrote specifically for this watch in 1790. Only the ceiling, walls, a tiled kitchen stove, wooden window panels and a door have been preserved from the interior of that era. And, of course, there must be a concert hall in the house of the great maestro. It was set up on the lowest floor. To this day, classical and chamber music concerts are constantly held at Bosendorfer Hall, and the wonderful acoustics help you immerse yourself in the magical world of music.
The building has an underground floor, the Mozart house hosts various events held under the auspices of the European Union: summits, conferences, meetings, etc. Although the museum is not one of the most important sights of the city, it is always full of connoisseurs of classical music and creativity of the genius.
