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Mozart’s Final Abode: A Historic Castle Set For Auction

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the prodigious musical virtuoso whose legacy resonates through the ages, is renowned for shaping the classical era with over 800 compositions, influencing composers like Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. Despite his prolific career, Mozart’s life was tragically cut short at 35, leaving behind a legacy of timeless masterpieces.

Now, an integral part of Mozart’s history is up for grabs as “Mozart’s Last Castle,” located in present-day Austria, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions in New York, open for bidding until December 14. This historic castle, formerly listed at 12 million euros, serves as a world-class performance space and is one of the few castles in lower Austria still privately owned.

Built around 1130 with subsequent redesigns in the 15th and 17th centuries, “Mozart’s Last Castle” defied destruction during World War II when, in 1945, the Nazis ordered its demolition. Thankfully, the officer in charge refused, preserving the castle. Reflecting medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque styles, the four-story residence stands amid lush gardens and ancient trees.

Inside, the castle boasts 50 rooms, adorned with priceless antiques, including entertainment spaces such as a cinema, halls, dining rooms, and a library. The property also features the Renaissance-era Requiem chapel and a dungeon. Notable visitors, including Napoleon Bonaparte, Franz Schubert, and Emperor Franz Stephan von Lothringen, have graced its halls alongside Mozart.

Schloss Stuppach, nestled in the quaint mountain town of Gloggnitz, Austria, offers a historical backdrop with its Gothic and Baroque architecture. Just an hour from Vienna, known as the “City of Music,” this region played a significant role in Mozart’s life. Vienna, where Mozart spent much of his career, got married, and is buried, celebrates his legacy with monuments, a museum, and his preserved apartment.

As this enchanting castle hits the auction block, it opens the possibility for a fortunate buyer to not only own a piece of history but to continue its legacy as a hub for the arts. The auction, managed by Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions, presents a rare opportunity to secure a place steeped in history, artistry, and the echoes of Mozart’s genius.

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