Background
He was born at Verna near Como.
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 Saint Peter"s Cemetery there.
Important work:
Fortifications in the city and province of Salzburg (eg, in Neumarkt am Wallersee)
Schloss Hellbrunn with its trick fountains
Salzburg cathedral after having modified the plans by Vincenzo Scamozzi
He also painted the altar piece "Burial of Christ" on the north wall of the cathedral.