Residence Square is an especially magnificent forecourt between the archiepiscopal residences in the heart of Salzburg’s Old City. It is bordered by the New Residence with its carillon, the Cathedral, the Old Residence and a continuous row of townhouses.Residence Square is a popular venue for big sports or music events, including public airings of football games, live concerts and New Year’s Eve parties. Residence Square serves as the setting for St. Rupert’s Fair in September and a Christmas market during the Advent season. For fans of the Hollywood movie “The Sound of Music”, Residenzplatz is yet another highlight: During their carriage ride through the city, Maria and the children sing as they pass the Residenz Fountain. Relatively recently, a patch of the original river-stone surface was revealed, prompting the city to overhaul the Residenzplatz completely.
