Temples and cathedrals in Salzburg

Q: What historical sites of Salzburg should a lover of architecture visit?

The ensemble of baroque buildings around the cathedral square was created by Italian architects Santino Solari and Vincenzo Scamozzi. In the Mirabel Palace (1606), the original stucco moldings of Giovanni da Verona have been preserved, and in the Abbey of St. Peter (696) there are traces of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The Colleghenkirche is unique with its combination of Baroque and Rococo.

Q: Where to go in Salzburg with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Salzburg’s Hellbrunn Zoo is home to Alpine marmots and lynxes, and the nearby palace park has a mechanical theater with 265 moving figures (XVIII century). Children will be impressed by the Toy Museum with a collection of Biedermeier dolls and an interactive exposition of the House of Nature.

Q: Where in Salzburg to take beautiful photos: the best photo zones?

View of the old town from the terrace of the Hohensalzburg fortress covers the Baroque domes and the Salzach River. The picturesque courtyard of the Abbey of Nonnberg (founded in 714) with Romanesque arches and the Mirabel Gardens with marble sculptures of the era of Rudolf II. A unique angle is the Macartstaig Bridge against the background of the Alps.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Salzburg?

In the dungeons of the fortress of Hohensalzburg allegedly walled up "Golden woman" - the ghost of the daughter of the builder Gebhard. According to legend, Archbishop Wolf Dietrich ordered the laying of 365 windows of the Mirabel Palace - according to the number of rejected mistresses. At 9 University Square, the ghost of the alchemist Paracelsus “knocks.”.

Q: What little-known sights of Salzburg are worth seeing?

In the catacombs of the abbey of St. Peter preserved early Christian frescoes of the fifth century. In the courtyard of the Hospital of Mercy (1695) is hidden the "Dancing Fountain" by Georg Raphael Donner. The Caroline Augusteum Library houses a handwritten Missal of the XV century with miniatures of the Janz van Eyck School.

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Lambach Monastery

In the north-west of Austria, in the area of the city of Lambach, there is an active Benedictine monastery - Lambach Abbey. For mo …

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Cathedral

One of the most beautiful sights of Salzburg is located at the intersection of Residenzplatz and Domplatz squares. Here is the Cat …

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Nonnberg Monastery

Founded by St. Rupert, the Benedictine convent of the Roman Catholic Church, Nonnberg is considered the oldest in the German-speak …

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St. Margaret's Chapel

One of the most interesting attractions of Salzburg is the cemetery at the monastery of St. Peter with its picturesque fences and …

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Pilgrimage Church of Maria Plain

The pilgrimage church of Maria Plain since the XVIII century is a famous place of pilgrimage. The charm of the place has attracted …

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St. Peter's Monastery

The Monastery of St. Peter in Salzburg was founded by St. Rupert during his missionary activities around the year 700. Archaeologi …

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Franciscan Church in Salzburg

The Franciscan Church in Salzburg is second only to the Cathedral of Salzburg. In architectural terms, it is a Gothic building wit …

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Evangelical parish church of Christ

The Evangelical Parish Church of Christ in Salzburg belongs to the Evangelical Church in Austria. The parish was founded in 1863 a …

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St Erhard's Church

Erhardkirche or the Roman Catholic Church of Erhard is located in the historic center of Salzburg. The temple, built in the XV cen …

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Salzburg cathedral

Salzburg Cathedral is not only a monument of history and the tomb of archbishops, but also the largest temple of the city. Located …

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St. Peter's Church

The Church of St. Peter is the dominant architectural complex of the Salzburg Abbey of St. Peter. It is the most lush and luxuriou …

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Church of Epiphany

In Upper Austria in the city of Gmunden is the Roman Catholic parish church of Epiphany. The first chronicle mention of it refers …

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Salzburg Cathedral

Salzburg Cathedral is located in the northern part of the city center. It is one of the most important buildings in the city. The …

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St. Sebastian's Church

St. Sebastian’s Church is one of the many Baroque churches in Salzburg.The church was built in 1749-1753. In 1818, the church was …

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Excursions Salzburg (25)

The enchanting turquoise of Lake Wörthersee

The fact that the beauty of Lake Wörthersee fascinates at first sight is not even necessary to convince - just look at it once and …

Alpine Spirit of the Fortress "Hoen Verfen" and "Falconry"

Who said that the Princes of Salzburg, as Spiritual Persons, could not defend themselves? It is worth looking only at the Salzbur …

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Cave "World of the Ice Giants" - Fantastic World of Ice

40 kilometers south of Salzburg, under the small Austrian town of Verfen, there are the largest ice caves in the world "Eisriesenw …

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Herrenkimsee Palace and Salzburg

Visit the palace of Ludwig II on Lake Herrenchimsee, as well as the cities of Prien and Salzburg.In the morning, we arrive in Prin …

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