Leopoldskron Palace is one of the most prominent palaces in the rococo style. It located in the south of Salzburg on the lake.

Construction of the palace was carried out by order of Archbishop Leopold Anton Firmian, who also built the castle Klesskheym. The palace was intended for the family of the Archbishop, construction work was carried out by architect Bernard Patera Stewart, who was a monk - a Benedictine from Bavaria, as well as a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Salzburg.

Leopoldskron was built three-story octagonal tower in the center. The paintings in the hall and the chapel were created by Andreas Raincy in 1740. The painting on the ceiling of the chapel was made by Franz Anton Ebner in 1740, and depicts "The Wedding Atalanta." The castle was rebuilt a bit in the classical style in 1763. During the reconstruction the tower was removed, and the third floor and the roof completely redone.

After the death of the archbishop in 1744. His heart was buried in the chapel of the palace, while the rest of his body was placed in the cathedral of Salzburg. The palace remained in the possession of the family Firmian until 1837, even after the death of Count Lactantius in 1786. Later, the palace was sold to the owner of the local tyrant George Zeer.

The palace had several owners in the 19th century (including a banker and two waiters ,, who wanted to use it as a hotel). In 1918, the palace has bought famous director Max Reinhardt, one of the founders of the festival Zalburgskogo.

With the help of local artisans Reinhardt spent twenty years in the repair and decorating work in the palace. In addition to repairing the stairs of the Great Hall, Marble Hall, he set up the library and the Venetian Room. He used the entire building for the theater and as a meeting place of writers, actors, composers and designers from around the world.

While Reinhardt was in Hollywood during World War II, the palace was seized as national property. Today Leopoldskron is closed to the public, it is privately owned.