Salzburg Cathedral

Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg) is the Baroque Roman Catholic cathedral at the heart of Salzburg, Austria, serving as the seat of the archbishop. The present cathedral was consecrated in 1628 following reconstruction.

The exterior is marked by twin towers and a central dome; the interior contains a large nave, side chapels and ornate Baroque decoration. The cathedral is closely associated with the city’s musical history and is the site of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s baptism.

A cathedral has stood on this site for many centuries; the present Baroque building replaced earlier medieval structures after a major rebuilding in the early 17th century. It has since been central to Salzburg’s religious and civic life.

The cathedral sits in Salzburg’s historic centre on Domplatz, adjacent to the Residenz and other principal public squares.

• Consecration date and status: Consecrated in 1628 after a Baroque rebuilding, the cathedral forms a focal point of Salzburg's historic centre and is part of the city's UNESCO-listed ensemble.
• Viewing points: The twin towers and central dome are visible from many points across Salzburg and provide good photographic viewpoints from the nearby Kapitelplatz and Residenzplatz.

What to See #

• Nave and dome: Cathedral nave and dome - the central interior space dominated by a high dome and twin bell towers that characterise the city's skyline.
• Mozart's baptismal font: The baptismal font where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized shortly after his birth in 1756, an item of cultural interest for many visitors.