Getreidegasse, street in Salzburg, Austria
Getreidegasse is a pedestrian street in Salzburg's old town with closely-built historic buildings that rise several stories, featuring small windows that narrow as they ascend. The street connects to inner courtyards and side passages through through-houses, with shops, cafes, and craftspeople occupying the ground floors.
First mentioned in the 11th century, the street served as a trade route for merchants transporting goods through Salzburg. From the 16th century onward, new building styles with taller structures and Italian influences shaped its appearance, while the distinctive roof form called Salzburger Giebel came to define its architecture.
The street's name comes from old words meaning to hurry or trot, though the current name has a different origin. Handcrafted metal signs still hang above shop entrances today, following ancient guild traditions and keeping alive the craft of traditional sign-making.
The street is open daily and forms a central point in the city center, easily accessible from the cathedral and main square. With vehicle traffic restricted, walking is safe and comfortable, allowing half an hour for a quick visit with shopping or several hours for deeper exploration.
At number 9 stands the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from 1756, which as a museum now attracts thousands of visitors annually. The house itself reveals the modest living conditions of a musical family from that era and provides insight into the world of the young composer.
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