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A majestic seventeenth-century Baroque cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Salzburg in the city of Salzburg, Austria, dedicated to Saint Rupert and Saint Vergilius. In the seventeenth century, the cathedral was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style under Prince-Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau to its present appearance. Salzburg Cathedral still contains the baptismal font in which composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized.

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Residenzbrunnen

Residenzbrunnen

0.07km from Salzburg Cathedral

Residenzplatz is a large, stately square in the historic centre of Salzburg in Austria. Originally named Hauptplatz, it is now named after the Alte Residenz of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg. It is one of the city's most popular places to visit. Currently, the square is about to be refurbished, including a new paving and a monument commemorating a Nazi book burning conducted at the site on 30 April 1938.

Salzburger Glockenspiel

Salzburger Glockenspiel

0.09km from Salzburg Cathedral

The famous Salzburg carillon is located in the tower of the New Residence on Residenzplatz in Salzburg's old town . The carillon (together with the tower clock there) had a task to indicate certain times of the day. These dates were also vanitas symbols and reminded of the transience of things. Such toys also served for representation.

Residenzgalerie Salzburg

Residenzgalerie Salzburg

0.1km from Salzburg Cathedral

The Residenzgalerie is an art gallery in the Alte Residenz, Salzburg, Austria. Its collection includes works by Rembrandt, Carel Fabritius, Carlo Saraceni and Hieronymus Francken II. European painting from the 16th to 19th centuries is part of the collection of paintings in the State of Salzburg. The outstanding highlight is the Dutch painting of the 17th century, acquired from the old Austrian aristocratic collection Czernin.

Dommuseum Salzburg

Dommuseum Salzburg

0.1km from Salzburg Cathedral

The Salzburg Cathedral Museum is located in the south oratory of the Salzburg Cathedral . The museum is also the diocesan museum. The permanent exhibition shows art treasures from the 8th to 18th centuries from the Archdiocese of Salzburg, including precious liturgical equipment from the cathedral treasury as well as Gothic and Baroque paintings and sculptures from churches and monasteries in Salzburg.

Erzbischöfliches Palais Erzdiözese Salzburg

The Diocese of Salisbury is a Church of England diocese in southern England, within the ecclesiastical Province of Canterbury . The diocese covers most of Dorset and most of Wiltshire. The diocese is led by the Bishop of Salisbury and diocesan synod . The bishop's seat is at Salisbury Cathedral. .

DomQuartier Salzburg

DomQuartier Salzburg

0.1km from Salzburg Cathedral

The DomQuartier is a unique cultural highlight in the heart of Salzburg City. In the magnificent state rooms, history comes alive, while a museum tour also allows you to enjoy imposing views of the city itself. It was once the center of the prince-archbishops’ power – along with Benedictine St. Peter’s Abbey. With a single entrance ticket, visitors have the opportunity to marvel at four different Salzburg museums.

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Salzburg is a state of the modern Republic of Austria. The region was widely settled in prehistoric times, both in the mountains and the Alpine foreland, because of its mineral resources. The tourist trade, including winter sports, is a major source of income, with the main centres at Salzburg city (especially its music and drama festivals), Badgastein, and Zell am See. The state has good road and rail communications.

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Nithin Mathew

Nithin Mathew

2022-05-28

Decorated interiors, many many church bells and large pipe organs! That is Salzburg Cathedral in a nutshell. They have pipe concerts, so check out the if there is one at the time of your visit.
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