Salzburg Cathedral (Dom)
- Address:Domplatz, Salzburg
- Hours:Opens Mon - Sat at 8am (Sundays and holidays opens at 1pm). Closes 5pm - 8pm depending on the month.
- Admission:Free; donations welcomed. Museum admission: Adults: € 6, Youths (6-18yrs): € 2
Cultural Experience, Church / Cathedral, Monument - Historical
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Salzburg’s Cathedral, or Dom, is a restrained exercise in classic Italian Baroque, topped with green bronze domes. Mozart was baptized here, and the building was completed in 1628.
Highlights include the light-filled atrium and dome, the crypt with its Romanesque foundations and tombs, and the statues of angels surrounding the altar.
The Cathedral Museum tells the history of the Cathedral’s construction and artworks.
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The weather limited our appreciation of Salzburg - sent us looking for hot coffee and warm clothes rather than spending time looking at the sights. A guide through the cathedral and other sights would have been better than letting us find things mainly for ourselves. A better meeting place in Salzburg, given the poor weather, would have been appropriate. The lake area was picturesque and the weather eased a little to let us see some of the sights - but no mountains. The guide was knowledgeable and effective at keeping us to time. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The Cathedral is in the Old Town on the southern bank of the River Salzach. The Domplatz is the site of Salzburg’s famous Christmas Market.
