⛪ Salzburg Cathedral
Austria
About This Sacred Site
Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom) is the principal church of the Archdiocese of Salzburg and a masterpiece of early Baroque architecture north of the Alps. The current structure, completed in 1628, was modeled on Italian churches by architect Santino Solari. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized here in 1756 and later served as the cathedral's organist. The cathedral's facade with its twin towers frames the Domplatz, where the Salzburg Festival's Jedermann play is performed annually.
Key Facts
- •Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized in the cathedral on January 28, 1756
- •The current Baroque building was completed in 1628 by Italian architect Santino Solari
- •Its dome reaches 79 meters and can seat 10,000 worshippers
- •The Salzburg Festival's annual performance of Jedermann takes place on the cathedral square
- •Part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Location
Coordinates: 47.7955, 13.0462
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