Makartplatz or Markart Square is a busy part of the city of Salzburg surrounded by some of its important buildings. The main attraction in the square today is a museum dedicated to Mozart and his works.
Makartplatz was developed by Archbishop Paris Lodron and architect Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. At the time it was called Hannibalplatz after Hannibal von Raitenau, the brother of the Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich. Later, it was named after Hans Makart, a celebrated 19th century Salzburg born artist and son of a chamberlain at the Mirabell Palace.
The most visited part of Makartplatz is the Tanzmeisterhaus where Mozart’s family lived when he was a young boy. The former residence was rebuilt after having been destroyed by bombs in World War II. It is located at No: 8 Makartplatz and houses the museum dedicated to the great composer. The next house to the museum is the Doppler House where eminent physicist, Christian Doppler who founded the Doppler effect of sound was born in 1803. The façade of the Church of the Holy Trinity faces the square and the Landestheater, built by Archbishop Colloredo is located here. The main entrance to the Mirabell Gardens is also located in Makartplatz.

The Herbert von Karajan Platz is a square in the old city of Salzburg. It is named after a world renowned music conductor who was born in the city.
The Herbert von Karajan Platz was originally called the Sigismund Square after Archbishop Sigismund Christian Schrattenbach. It is located in front of the oldest road tunnel in Austria called the Sigmund’s Gate. It connects the old city with the Reidenburg district.
The prominent feature and most visited part of the Herbert von Karajan Square is the horse pond or horse wash. It is called the Hofmarstallschwemme or the Royal Stable’s Wash and was designed and constructed under by architect Bernhard Fischer von Erlach as part of the façade of the Royal Stables. Its present appearance is the result of a restoration during the reign of Archbishop Firmian in 1732. It is now surrounded by a balustrade and is a unique work of architecture. A monument called the Rossbändiger or horse tamer welcomes visitors. Behind the monument is a palatial façade. Equine themed frescoes by artist Josef Ebner adorn the façade. The painting in the center of the wash is from Greek Mythology and portrays Bellorophontes a mythical Greek character who tried to reach Mt. Olympus by riding on Pegasus.

The Hagenauerplatz is one of the most visited places in Salzburg not because of its historic significance but because the house where Mozart was born flanks the square. It is located in the Getreidegasse Lane in the Old Town which now forms part of the city’s pedestrian shopping zone.
The Hagenauerplatz gets its name from the Hagenauer family. The family consisted of rich Salzburg merchants, grocers and artists who owned buildings around the square. They were landlords of the Mozart family at the time when the great composer was born. It was initially called the Hagenauerplatz Löchlplatz and was the site of the city fish market. At the end of the square is an ancient gate. A fountain dedicated to Neptune was located here from 1599 until 1641 when it was removed to another square in the city called the Hanuschplatz.
Hagenauerplatz has many medieval and baroque burger houses. Typical features of these houses are tall and narrow facades with inner courtyards. The inner courtyards were used for keeping horses. Visitors can also see wrought iron guild signs of old shops in the lane near the square. It is also the site of a former inn called the Zum Lochl and a stately medieval mansion called the Roittnerhaus.

The small and cozy square called Alter Markt is one of Salzburg’s most important locations. It is the site of weekly markets from the 13th century and was also used for events and celebrations.
The Alter Markt was the third market established in Salzburg in the 13th century. It was used as a farmers market in central Salzburg. it is also the oldest weekly market in the city. Besides serving as a marketplace, the square was used for celebrations like the Whitsun festival and dances, the Sword Dance by the Durrnberg Miners and the annual barefoot dance by the bakers. It was also the site of the lent market until 1889. The name of the square was changed to Ludwig Victor Square between 1873 and 1927 when Archduke Ludwig Victor the youngest brother of Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria took up residence in Salzburg.
The Alter Markt remains a shopping area till today. The St. Florian Fountain is located in the center with the statue of St. Florian von Lorch at the top of its column. The square is flanked by a row of baroque burgher houses, the old market house, the old court pharmacy, the oldest coffee house in Salzburg, the café Tomaselli and the smallest house in the city at No 10 A, Alter Markt.

The Waagplatz is one of the oldest squares in Salzburg and was once the site of the city’s Haymarket. It gets its name from the Waaghaus where the city’s public weighing scales were housed.
The Waagplatz was the site of the main courthouse of Salzburg from 1328 to 1407. At the time, public executions took place here. Dungeons were located southwestern corner and a pillory was placed in front of the court building. There were also many goods warehouses around Waagplatz at the time. From 1430, a bread market was established in the square. It was also the site of the first tavern in Salzburg.
The Waagplatz has many well important buildings. The old tavern established in 1500 burned down in 1635 and was rebuilt. Today the façade of the building has a striking mural called Sowings and Harvest painted by Karl Reisenbichler. Another well known building is the three story Traklhaus with two courtyards and arcades. It is one of the best examples of a typical 16th century burgher house in Salzburg. It is also the birthplace of the poet George Trakl and houses a museum dedicated to his life and works, the house of Hypo Bank that is used for cultural events and the Waaghaus that dates back to the 17th century.

Mozartplatz is the square in Salzburg dedicated to its most famous son, the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is one of the most visited locations in the city today.
Mozartplatz is located in the center of the old town near the New Residence of the Archbishops of Salzburg. It is dominated by a statue of Mozart created by sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler. The present Mozartplatz was known as Michaelsplatz before the monument was unveiled. A baroque fountain with the statue of St. Michael on its central pillar facing St. Michael’s Church was replaced by the Mozart monument. The monument was constructed at a time when the city was economically depressed because of the Napoleonic Wars. King Ludwig I of Bavaria, a great admirer of Mozart’s works donated the funds to erect the monument. The monument to Mozart in Mozartplatz was unveiled in 1842 in the presence of his two sons.
The Mozartplatz today is a place where visitors to Salzburg get their photographs taken. Next to the marble base of the statue is a Roman mosaic found by workers while erecting the monument. Several souvenir stores, coffee shops, a tourist office and an information office are located around the square.

The Kapitelplatz is a large square located next to the Salzburg Cathedral. It is flanked by administrative, church and university buildings.
Kapitelplatz was established in 1600 by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau who re-developed the entire area around the cathedral. The Archbishops and other important members of the clergy lived around the square until the abolition of the Archbishopric in 1803. The grand austere residences and offices of the clergy serve as reminders of the powerful archdiocese that once ruled Salzburg.
Like most other squares in Salzburg, Kapitelplatz has its share of important buildings and monuments. The Drompropstei was the administrative headquarters of the cathedral. The Erzbischöfliches Palais is the official residence of the Archbishop of Salzburg since the 19th century. It was built in 1690 by linking two former buildings. The Kardinal-Schwarzenberg-Haus was a former granary used for storing corn and grain. It is now a library and storehouse for the archives of the cathedral. The Dompfarramt is a medieval building that dates back to the 1500s and also houses administrative offices of the cathedral. The Kapitelplatz has a small horse pond and a fountain built in 1732. Locals come here to play chess on a giant chessboard and a modern sculpture of a man on a golden ball is a recent addition to the ancient square.

The Domplatz or Cathedral Square is flanked by the Salzburg Cathedral and other buildings belonging to the church. It is used today as a venue for performances and as the site of the annual Christmas market.
The Cathedral Square was commissioned by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich in Salzburg’s Old Town. The arches that connect the square to the Residence Square and the Chapter Square were built by Giovanni Antonio Darios. The main attraction is the statue of the Virgin Mary. The cast iron and marble statue was created by brothers, Wolfgang and Johann Baptist Hagenauer. The statue is made from the local Utersburg marble and stands on a mountain of clouds and a globe. It is surrounded by allegoric figures of angels, the devil, truth and the Church.
The Jadermann play is staged annually in the Domplatz during the Salzburg festival. The annual Christmas market has taken place here annually for the last 500 years. It opens in the last week of November and closes on Boxing Day. Temporary traditional wooden huts are erected and visitors can buy trinkets, rural crafts and typical Austrian food and drink like the hot mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. Performances of traditional folk music take place every Saturday near the Christmas market.

The Residenzplatz is a large square located in Salzburg’s Old Town. It is flanked by the old and new residences of the archbishops and the Salzburg Cathedral.
Archbishop Wolf Deitrich von Raitenau commissioned the building of the Residenzplatz in front of the old residence of the Archbishops. Over fifty five medieval burgher houses and an ancient cemetery were demolished to make way for the square. The design was based on the style of Baroque Italian piazzas and was built according to the plans of Italian architect, Vincenzo Scamozzi. Besides the residences and the cathedral, the square is also flanked by a row of burger houses that now house shops and a café.

The most beautiful part of Residenzplatz is the ornate fountain called the Residenzbrunnen. It is the largest baroque fountain in Central Europe. It was commissioned by Archbishop Prince Archbishop Guidobald von Thun and created by Tomasso di Garona between1656 and 1661. The base of the fountain has three sea horses around a central rock. The rock is covered with figures of marine plants and animals. The statues of four men carrying a bowl stand on the rock and the figures of three dolphins rise from the bowl carrying another bowl where there is a figure of the Greek sea God Triton holding the shell of a snail. The burgher houses around the square have uniquely ornamented facades and Residenzplatz is the venue for an open air cinema that takes place annually in July and August.