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St. Peter’s Abbey – The Benedictine Abbey was found in 700 by St. Rupert. The church was built in high-Romanesque style, but in the early 17th century was decorated with Baroque elements.

St. Peter’s Abbey is one of the many buildings in Salzburg that contains elements from Romanesque to Rococo Style. The church is decorated with art treasures and paintings by Kremser Schmidt.

In St. Peter’s Abbey Mozart premiered his Mass in C Minor in 1783. His wife, Constanze was singing the lead soprano role.

Where is St. Peter’s Abbey: St. Peter Bezirk

How to get to St. Peter’s Abbey: By bus 5, 6, or 55

Opening Hours: Daily - April-September, 6:30 AM-7 PM; October-March, 6:30 AM-6 PM


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