Be Left Speechless by St. Peter’s Abbey

St. Peter's Abbey is one of the best places to go sightseeing in Salzburg, so give it some time. The original building was constructed by Saint Rupert in 696 BCE and was used as a residence for the archbishops until 1110. Over the centuries, the abbey has gone through intense reconstruction and restoration, resulting in the combination of Renaissance and Romanesque styles you can see today. The modern buildings are mostly from the 17th and 18th centuries.

St. Peter's Abbey may not seem like much from the exterior, but the inside is spectacular. Dramatic frescoes, marble columns, ornate arches, and golden statues adorn the walls. As you look upward, you'll notice further expertly painted artwork on the gently curved coved framework. The oldest library in Austria, catacombs, a cemetery, and an art gallery with a sizable collection of enormous paintings from many centuries ago are all located in this area of the city in addition to the monastery.