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Salzburg Cathedral; Dom
The southern side of Salzburg's Residenzplatz is conquered by the Cathedral (Dom, by Santino Solari, 1614-28), built of dark gray conglomerate from the Mönchsberg; the twin towers, 79m/259ft high, date from 1652-57. This was the first deliberately Italian style church to be built north of the Alps. The west front, facing the Domplatz, has four colossal statues of light colored marble, the outer ones representing St Rupert and Virgil, patron saints of the province (c. 1660), the inner ones Peter and Paul (1697-98).
The first cathedral, built by Abbot and Bishop Virgil in 767-74, was replaced at the end of the 12th C. by a five-aisled basilica, which was destroyed by fire in 1598. The present church, the third on the site, was severely injured by bombs in 1944, but restoration was completed by 1959. The three massive bronze doors, with the symbols of Faith (left), Love (middle) and Hope (right) were the work of Toni Schneider-Manzell, Giacomo Manzu and Ewald Mataré (1957-58). The Cathedral can accommodate a congregation of more than 10,000. In the first side chapel on the left stands the font (1321), borne on 12th C. figures of lions, from the Romanesque cathedral, and in which Mozart was baptized. On the high altar is a "Resurrection" (1628) painted by Arsenio Mascagni; the frescos in the vaulting, amid rich stucco ornament, are by Mascagni and his pupils. The bronze pulpit at the third column on the right was the work of Toni Schneider-Manzell (1959). The large organ has a specification of 1703.

How to reach Salzburg

By rail:
Direct ICE trains run from Munich in Germany every 30 minutes. The travel takes 90 minutes. Salzburg is also associated to the capital, Vienna, with frequent daily services taking around 3 hours. The Austrian railway system is modern, fast and reliable.

By Road:
Travellers can get a direct shuttle bus from Munich International Airport to Salzburg. The city itself is served by an widespread network of public buses including a limited night service. The bus station is situated opposite the main railway station.

By Air:
Salzburg Airport is connected by normal services to all major European destinations. There are direct daily flights from London Stansted. The flight takes only 50 minutes.
The airport offers several restaurants and snack bars as well as shopping on Sundays.
Bus number 2 goes at normal intervals (every 10 minutes) between Salzburgs main railway station and Salzburg Airport. On Sundays and public holidays, buses run every 30 minutes and the trip time is about 20 minutes.

Best Buying Salzburg

Souvenirs from Salzburg

Shopping  has a very special charm in Salzburg! Buying gifts for appreciated ones at home - and of course one or two souvenirs for yourself - is a real enjoyment in "Austria's most beautiful shopping center," Salzburg's Old City on the left and right banks of the Salzach River.
The Getreidegasse with its world-famous,  shaped iron guild signs, beckons shoppers with a variety of posh boutiques carrying international designer clothes; it also houses Mozart's birthplace, the city's genius loci, wherever fans of the great composer can shop for all kinds of memorabilia after visiting the museum: e.g. CDs featuring music played on original Mozart instruments, Mozart books, T-shirts, stationery, note-pads, posters, coins and postcards with portraits of the famous family; Mozart's Residence on Makart Square has a shop of its own offering a wide array of tasteful souvenirs.

Austria's most attractive shopping centre

A unique ambiance and a great choice of goods: that's Austria's most good-looking shopping centre. Where else can you find such a assortment of shops in such a small area? Where else can you shop and at the same time enjoy the company of centuries-old buildings and savour the historic atmosphere between the Cathedral and the horse-pond.
Wether you are looking for customary national costum, which enjoys a unique standing throughout Europe, or fashionable fashion in one of the numerous boutiques, you're sure to find incredible to suit your personal taste and your pocket. Lovers of fine jewellry adn quality antiques will be delighted by the many beautiful shops in the winding lanes of the old city. And the selection of books and recorded music exceeds by far anything else available in the whole province of Salzburg.

Near Airport

Salzburg's Airport, the W. A. Mozart Airport, is located 2 km from the German border and 4 km left from Salzburg city center. To get there by car, take the "Flughafen" (airport) exit. You can get to the airport by train from the Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in 15-20 minutes. There is also a bus from the train station to the airport every 15 minutes (30 on Sundays and holidays). A taxi to the city will cost 8-12 Euros.

Near Railway Station

Salzburg's main station is called the Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. It's located in the north on the right bank of the Salzach River at Südtirolerplatz. It is a 20 minute walk to the old city.

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