The Alter Markt is Salzburg’s oldest square, with Cafe Tomaselli (operating since 1705) and the Hofapotheke (1591) still in their original locations. The Florianibrunnen fountain dates to 1734. Two minutes from Residenzplatz in the Altstadt pedestrian zone. Free access; coffee at Tomaselli from around 4 EUR.
square in Salzburg
Alter Markt
The Alter Markt is Salzburg's oldest square, a compact rectangle in the heart of the Altstadt flanked by Baroque facades that replaced medieval buildings. Cafe Tomaselli, which has operated here since 1705, and the Hofapotheke (court pharmacy, established 1591) still occupy their original locations on the square.
- Type
- square
- Destination
- Salzburg
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- Alter Markt, 5020 Salzburg
- Coordinates
- 47.7994, 13.0451