None other than Papageno - the secret star of Mozart's opera "Die Zauberflöte". Papageno is half man and half bird and is in the service of the Queen of the Night, for whom he catches birds. In return, he receives food and drink from the queen every day, and not in short supply. He gets to fill his stomach with wine and carrots. The birdcatcher loves good food, comfort, peace and quiet.  That's why he would have no problem continuing this life until the end of his days...

This can only be assumed, but unfortunately not proven. Mozart was born in Getreidegasse in 1756, so his birthplace is only a few minutes' walk from the Zirkelwirt. It can therefore be assumed that he was also a guest here at some point, even if there is no proof of this. But since the "elite" Freemasons were very present at the Zirkelwirt in Mozart's time the restaurant was probably already on everyone's lips and always worth a visit. The fun-loving Mozart would hardly have missed it ...

Just a few steps away is the home of Theophrast von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus - probably the most famous physician of his time, who died here in Salzburg in 1541. The scholar had several connections with the city of Salzburg. It was here in 1524 that he first emerged from the anonymity of the sources. At that time, he was already a doctor and at the beginning of his fourth decade. His grave at St. Sebastian's Cemetery soon became a point of attraction for visitors to the city.