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Fürstenhofgasse 14 | Music School

The building was formerly owned by the Archbishopric of Salzburg and served as a poorhouse, 1876 CE onwards. 

Today, it houses the music school.

Building (Northern Section)

Some parts of the northern section were built in the second half of the 13th century CE. The northern section was extended in the 14th century to form a two-winged complex.

In the inner courtyard, there are double arcades extending over two storeys. These arcades were added in the 16th century. The arcades with their groined vaults are supported by Tuscan columns.

The outer wall is unplastered and dates from the 13th century. The windows date from the third quarter of the 14th century.

In the northern section of the house, there is a two-flight, flat-arched staircase with wooden stairs and groined vaults. It was built in the 17th century.

Building (Southern Section)

The southern section of the house has a doorway with a rounded arch. It was built in the first half of the 16th century.

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Labelled Image | Music School, West Face