A beautiful pilgrimage church, St. Bartholomew's was built in 1697, and features a striking red-domed roof with two onion domes that can be spotted from a distance. The interior of the church displays stunning stucco work attributed to renowned Salzburg artist Joseph Schmidt, and the church's spellbinding architecture and surrounds draw numerous visitors to its steps. A pilgrimage to the church takes place every year.
This gorgeous royal residence in Berchtesgaden sports a facade that blends diverse architectural styles such as Rococo, Baroque, Romanesque and even Gothic. Known as the Berchtesgaden Castle, or Königliches Schloss Berchtesgaden, this elegant structure, dating back to the 12th century, has been modified and restructured several times over the years. It has served as a monastery as well as a royal hunting lodge and residence.
Among the largest of Salzburg's magnificent churches, the splendid Salzburg Cathedral serves as the backdrop for the annual Jedermann Festival. The first church to be erected on the site dates back to the latter part of the 8th-century and was dedicated to St. Virgil and St. Rupert. The building that we see today is the third avatar of the original structure and was erected sometime between 1620 to 1628 by the acclaimed architect Santino Solari. The church witnessed its moment of glory when it was consecrated by Archbishop Paris Lodron during the tense spell of the Thirty Years' War. The cathedral can be seen from many points in the city, which makes it an unmissable sight in Salzburg.
The undefeated Hohensalzburg Fortress is the defining feature of Salzburg's skyline, towering high above the Old Town on its lofty perch atop the Mönchsberg. Originally constructed in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, the castle was expanded over the years, taking its current form in the year 1500 under the guidance of Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach. Built to monumental proportions, the castle is one of Europe's largest Medieval structures, its sprawling embrace a cornucopia of Medieval artistic and architectural riches. The State Rooms and Princely Chambers are the most lavishly adorned, closely followed by the Chapel of Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach. Today, the castle houses the Museum of the Rainer Regiment, the Fortress Museum and the Marionette Museum, and hosts the annual Salzburg Fortress Concerts amid the mount's ancient trees. Multimedia displays and interactive experiences bring the Medieval Era alive at the Hohensalzburg Fortress, historic Salzburg's crowning glory.
An enduring landmark which offers an insight into the town's salt mining industry, Alte Saline is a historic saline plant which illuminates the significance of salt, its production, and its development among other factors. Set amid lush green courtyards dotted with trees and a large fountain, the monument is an important part of the town's heritage and history. Group tours and guided tours are provided regularly and interested visitors can explore the fascinating complex which also features a salt shop and a salt museum.
The Franziskaner Church on the corner of Franziskanergasse and Sigmund Hafner Gasse is one of Salzburg's oldest churches. The light-flooded Gothic hall dates back to 1408. Two out of the many architects can be identified on the pictures to the right of the main altar, Hans Stethaimer and Stefan Krumenauer. The high altar as it now stands was created by Fischer von Erlach. In 1670, the top of the church-tower had to be removed as it stood higher than that of the cathedral. In 1866 it was restored to its former glory. This Franciscan church is, due to its unique architectural mixture, one of the most interesting churches to visit in the city.
As you meander through beautiful Market Square, there is one structure that stands out above all the rest, the Dreifaltigkeitskirche or Holy Trinity Church. Designed by the great baroque architect Fischer von Erlach, this enormous church took over 8 years to construct and is one of the most treasured religious structures in the city of Salzburg. The detailed murals and incredibly high ceilings inside the Holy Trinity Church make it a truly dramatic and romantic site.
Neue Residenz stands overlooking most of the ancient, architectural marvels of the old town of Salzburg but it still stands apart as a striking construction of the city. This magnificent building saw the reign of four Archbishops but it owes its design and planning to Wolf Dietrich. The building is a 16th-century construction which was then used as a guest house featuring a library and stately rooms, in addition to the Salzburg Glockenspiel. It also is an address to the famous Salzburg Museum. Today, Neue Residenz is a functional event venue popular for concerts and other cultural gatherings.
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Gern is the pilgrimage church of Berchtesgaden, often regarded as one of the most beautiful churches in Bavaria. Established somewhere between 1708 -1710, the church was built on the site of an older chapel. Maria Gern is home to a rare and significant image of Madonna and Child, which dates back to 1666. The Roman Catholic church boasts of pretty interiors, complete with beautiful frescoes and stucco work, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, by Christoph Lehrl and Joseph Schmidt.
Construida en 1512, es la construcción más antigua de Ramsau; centro de atención de muchos cuadros.
The Festunberg lies in the Northern Limestone Alps, and more specifically the Berchtesgaden range’s northern rim. Now situated in the town of Salzburg, the mountain has evidence of settlements which date back to the Iron Age. The hill is known for the medieval castle of Hohensalzburg, which was built in the 11th Century and is the one of the largest such structures in Europe. The Nonnberg Abbey and Archbishop Gernhard’s castle are other significant structures on the hill.
Among the largest of Salzburg's magnificent churches, the splendid Salzburg Cathedral serves as the backdrop for the annual Jedermann Festival. The first church to be erected on the site dates back to the latter part of the 8th-century and was dedicated to St. Virgil and St. Rupert. The building that we see today is the third avatar of the original structure and was erected sometime between 1620 to 1628 by the acclaimed architect Santino Solari. The church witnessed its moment of glory when it was consecrated by Archbishop Paris Lodron during the tense spell of the Thirty Years' War. The cathedral can be seen from many points in the city, which makes it an unmissable sight in Salzburg.