Santino Solari

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Interior of the dome of Salzburg Cathedral, designed by Solari

Santino Solari (1576 - April 10, 1646), was an Italian architect and sculptor, who worked mainly in Austria. He was born at Verna near Como.

In 1612, he was appointed chief architect of Salzburg by the archbishop Markus Sittikus. His work introduced north Italian early baroque to Austria. Solari died in Salzburg and is buried in the St. Peter's Cemetery there.

Important work:

Fortifications in the city and province of Salzburg (e.g., in Neumarkt am Wallersee)
Schloss Hellbrunn with its trick fountains
Salzburg cathedral after having modified the plans by Vincenzo Scamozzi

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Name	Solari, Santino
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Short description	Italian architect
Date of birth	1576
Place of birth
Date of death	April 10, 1646
Place of death

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