Linzer Gasse & Platzl . Street

History of Linzergasse

Since Roman times, Linzer Gasse has served as the main thoroughfare on the far side of the Old Town, and was once the most important road for visitors leaving Salzburg in the direction of Linz, Vienna, and the land east. north of the Habsburg Empire. Although the catastrophic fire of 1818 did not completely destroy the 14th and 15th century homes on Linzer Gasse, the historic merchants' homes were later restored. Like the elegant and very cosmopolitan Getreidegasse, the focus of Linzer Gasse has practically always been on traditional arts and crafts. A few years ago, several international fashion chains were also established here.

As a lively shopping street, Linzer Gasse has attracted many celebrities. For example, at number 3, is where the famous scientist Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus, lived between 1540 and 1541. It is located in Linzergasse no. 7 since 1809 is Engel Apotheke, whose most famous pharmacist assistant was the poet Georg Trakl, born in Salzburg in 1887. Right next to it, number 9, is the Gablerbräu hotel, where a memorial plaque ca. great poet Richard Mayr.

Highlights of Linzer Gasse

Starting at Linzer Gasse, a majestic old gate and stairs led us past the stop to the top of Mount Kapuzinerberg. Once at the top, we were treated to incomparable views over the entire historic district of Salzburg. However, if you decide not to go up to Kapuzinerberg, a visit to St. Sebastian is highly recommended. This picturesque hidden treasure, located in the upper part of Linzer Gasse, was actually commissioned by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich, intended to evoke the Italian "Campo Santo" style.