What is the history of Salzburg Cathedral?
Salzburg Cathedral ( German: Salzburger Dom) is the seventeenth-century Baroque cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Salzburg in the city of Salzburg, Austria, dedicated to Saint Rupert and Saint Vergilius. Saint Rupert founded the church in 774 on the remnants of a Roman town, and the cathedral was rebuilt in 1181 after a fire.
Where was Mozart baptized in Salzburg?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized here on 28 January 1756, the day after his birth. Salzburg Cathedral is located adjacent to Residenzplatz and Domplatz in the Altstadt (Old Town) area of the city. The Domplatz is accessed by three open arcade arches in the north, south, and west.
What is the Domplatz in Salzburg?
The Domplatz is accessed by three open arcade arches in the north, south, and west. These “cathedral arches” unite the cathedral with the Salzburg Residenz and St. Peter’s Abbey to form a unique enclosed square measuring 101 meters long and 69 meters wide, with walls 81 meters high.
What kind of art is there in Salzburg?
Further art treasures, from various churches and monasteries in the Archdiocese of Salzburg, are mainly Gothic and Baroque paintings and sculptures. The Pfarrwerfen altar panel (c 1425/1430) and the Schöne Madonna from Radstadt (c 1430/1435) are fine examples of the late “Soft style”.
Why did Raitenau order the Salzburg Cathedral to be demolished?
Prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, a fan of modern Italian Baroque architecture, half-heartedly tried to restore it, but soon ordered it demolished — much to the anger of the inhabitants of Salzburg. Raitenau hired Italian artist Vincenzo Scamozzi to build an entirely new cathedral.
Is the Salzburg Cathedral free to visit?
Entrance to the cathedral and crypt is still free though there are plans to start charging admission starting July 2019. When visiting, bear in mind that the crypt is closed during masses. The Salzburg Cathedral is part of the famous DomQuartier. So now that you are already there why not explore some more?