Little known facts

I’d seen the movie, Amadeus. I had passable knowledge of the life of Mozart. Yet, a visit to Salzburg did remind me of a few things I had never known or forgotten.

* Mozart was born in Salzburg; he died in Vienna of a bacterial infection at the age of 35.
* Mozart’s first original compositions were composed at the age of 4.
* Mozart was a prolific composer, composing well over 600 pieces in his short lifetime.

As one wanders through the streets of Salzburg, Mozart is still alive and well. Makes me wonder what he would think today of all the attention.

Statue of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.



Small detour though Mondsee…this was Mozart’s mother’s home.



Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg.



Street musicians were everywhere…and usually, they are playing pieces by Mozart.



Mozart's family home and residence where he lived until the age of 17.



St. Sebastian Church and Cemetery. Mozart’s wife, and father are buried here. Interestingly, Mozart was buried in St. Marxer's Cemetery in Vienna in an unmarked grave.