Mozarthaus Vienna

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Mozarthaus Vienna

Mozarthaus Vienna is an apartment museum showcasing the life and work of the musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Visitors can explore the only Vienna apartment of Mozart that has been preserved and where he composed more music than anywhere else. Besides the flat, there is a comprehensive presentation of the times in which Mozart lived and of his most important works. Audioguides in different languages are included in the entrance fee.

Useful Information

Address: Domgasse 5, District 1, Vienna
Email: info@mozarthausvienna.at
Phone: +43 1 512 17 91
More Info: www.mozarthausvienna.at/en
Address: Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed
Address: U1, U3 or by bus 1A to Stephansplatz
More Info: www.facebook.com/mozarthausvienna

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