St Sebastian's Cemetery - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Built between 1595 and 1600 and modeled after the Italian Campo Santo, this quiet cemetery behind the baroque St. Sebastian Church is worth visit. This small church and cemetery complex is famous for being the location of the Mozart family tomb, and it is also the final resting place for many of Salzburg’s aristocrats and celebrities.

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St Sebastiankirche

St Sebastiankirche

0.06km from St Sebastian's Cemetery

The Roman Catholic St. Sebastian's Church is a baroque church in Salzburg on Linzer Gasse , which belongs to the Inner Right Town or Neustadt . The church is structurally connected to the Sebastian cemetery and the St. Sebastian brother house . The patronage festival is celebrated on January 20th , Sebastiani .

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church

0.24km from St Sebastian's Cemetery

The Holy Trinity Church is a Roman Catholic church in Salzburg, Austria. It was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. It is the most important sacred building on the right bank of the historic district and a masterpiece of the great baroque architect, Fischer von Erlach. The dominant dome, the sweeping façade, the twin towers and the palatial side wings are absolute eyecatchers on Makart Square.

Mozart Monument

Mozart Monument

0.28km from St Sebastian's Cemetery

In the centre of the Mozartplatz is the Mozart Monument, a statue of the composer by Ludwig Schwanthaler. The statue was to be unveiled in 1841 on the 50th anniversary of Mozart's death. However, this was delayed because a Roman mosaic had been found on the site selected for the statue. After the mosaic had been excavated, the statue was eventually unveiled on 4 September 1842. The marble pedestal on which the statue sits was donated by King Ludwig I of Bavaria.

Kapuzinerkloster (ehemalige Burg Trompeterschlößl)

The Capuchin Convent of Salzburg is a convent of Capuchin Friars Minor located on the Kapuzinerberg in Salzburg , Austria . The whole is part of the Unesco World Heritage List. It served as a study convent for novices from 1668 and was further extended in 1690, reaching its present form with two interior courtyards. The convent has served since 1998 as a novitiate for the brothers of the order of the German - speaking area .

Salzburger Schranne - Schrannenmarkt Salzburg

Salzburger Schranne - Schrannenmarkt Salzburg

0.32km from St Sebastian's Cemetery

The Salzburger Schranne is a weekly market on the forecourt of St. Andräkirche. Every Thursday traders from the city and the surrounding area offer regional delicacies, flowers and handicrafts for sale. Starting at 5 in the morning, farmers, producers and food stands sell their high-quality specialties at a fair price.

Mirabellgarten

Mirabellgarten

0.37km from St Sebastian's Cemetery

The garden in the middle of the city of Salzburg offers impressive perspectives, views, colors and shapes. The variety of plants, the mixture of open, lively and shady, quiet areas inspire locals and guests from all over the world again and again. Visitors like to explore the beautiful winding paths, snap photos of the unique sculptures or simply drink in the sights. Angel Staircase, a supreme example of the Baroque style, impresses visitors daily.

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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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