Mirabell Palace is a historic building in the city of Salzburg, Austria. The palace with its gardens is a listed cultural heritage monument and part of the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg UNES
Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, Austria
Aerial view of the palace and its gardens
The Sound of Music is a 1965 American musical drama film produced and directed by Robert Wise from a screenplay written by Ernest Lehman. It is based on the 1959 stage musical composed by Richard Rodg
Mirabell Palace
…to the public under Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Up to today, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Salzburg. Several scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed here. Maria and the children sing 'Do-Re-Mi' while dancing around the Pegasus fountain and using the steps as a musical scale. Mirabell…
Theatrical release poster by Howard Terpning
Director and producer Robert Wise in 1990
Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews on location in Salzburg, 1964
Schloss Leopoldskron, where scenes were filmed representing the lakefront terrace and gardens of the Trapp family's villa