Historic Churches & Monasteries

Salzburg’s spiritual landscape is defined by its Baroque architecture and historic monastic traditions. This collection features Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach’s Holy Trinity Church and the Kapuzinerkloster monastery overlooking the city from Kapuzinerberg. Beyond the city center, the list includes the high-altitude pilgrimage site of Maria Kirchental and various parish churches like Mariä Geburt. These sites range from grand urban landmarks to secluded rural chapels, illustrating the region's religious evolution and architectural diversity.

Kapuzinerkloster

Located atop the Kapuzinerberg, this Capuchin monastery dates back to the late 16th century. It features a simple, late-Gothic style interior and offers a vantage point overlooking Salzburg's Old Town.

Holy Trinity Church, Salzburg

The Holy Trinity Church is a Roman Catholic church in Salzburg, Austria. It was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.

Sebastianskirche

A Baroque church situated on Linzer Gasse, notable for its adjacent historic cemetery which houses the graves of the Mozart family and the physician Paracelsus.

Maria Kirchental

This Roman Catholic pilgrimage church is situated at an elevation of 872 meters in a mountain valley. It is a significant site for regional religious devotion, known for its Baroque architecture.