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Salzburg Cathedral seen from the Festungsberg | © Tourismus Salzburg / G. Breitegger

Salzburg – City of Churches

For centuries, Salzburg was an immensely important center of ecclesiastical power. The prince-archbishop was the leader of both church and state, a man who possessed money, power, and influence in Rome. This status was one of the reasons for the UNESCO to award Salzburg the prestigious title “World Heritage Site”. As we trace the exciting history and stories associated with Salzburg, we get to know it from its most imposing and magnificent perspective.

Introduction

For more than 1100 years, Salzburg was a church state where secular and church power were unified in the role of the prince-archbishop. Baroque squares, magnificent collections and an impressive wealth of churches and abbeys attest to the legacy of these prince-archbishops in terms of architecture, art and culture. A visit to the historic district alone, with its many buildings and towers, is a journey into the past. In addition, pilgrimage paths, theme tours and accommodations provided by religious institutions invite you to immerse yourself even more deeply in this church city.

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