Great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was born in Salzburg, Austria. He was baptized the day or two after his birth, at St. Rupert's Cathedral as Johannes, Chrysostomus, Wolfgangus, Theophilus.
The Font where Mozart was baptised
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The Salzburg Cathedral (Dom) is the one of most significant baroque building in Europe. This magnificent church in the very center of Salzburg dates from 774, with further renovations done in 1628 and 1959. To the left of the entrance you will find the 800 year old baptismal font where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized.
Salzburg Cathedral
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Mozart was brought up a Roman Catholic and remained a member of the church throughout his life.
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Fot. Elisabeth Fazel.
Salzburg 2015.
The Font where Mozart was baptised
Salzburg Cathedral
Read also Salzburger Dom
Fot. Elisabeth Fazel.
Salzburg 2015.