St. Peter´s Archabbey (Salzburg)

Austria / Salzburg / Salzburg / Kapitelplatz, 8
 abbey, interesting place, catholicism, listed building / architectural heritage, place of worship

Kapitelpl. 8
5020 Salzburg, Austria
Phone: +43 662 847898
www.stift-stpeter.at/de/start/index.asp

St. Peter's Abbey in Salzburg was founded by Saint Rupert in 696 for the mission to the South Alps and is thus considered one of the oldest monasteries in the German-speaking world, if not in fact the oldest. Until 987 the office of bishop was joined to that of abbot: the two were always held together by one man.
With the scary necropolis which is well worth a wonder round, especially if it's a dull rainy day which only adds to the atmosphere.
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Coordinates:   47°47'48"N   13°2'42"E

Comments

  • Known from the cemetary scene in "The sound of music"
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