About this place
St. Peter's Abbey is a spiritual oasis in the heart of the city. Its cemetery is famous for its unique location at the foot of the cliff and its catacombs, which served as early Christian assembly places. The abbey church features a Romanesque structure with a lavish Rococo interior. The Stiftskeller restaurant within the walls claims to be the oldest restaurant in Central Europe.
Key facts
- 696 year — Approximate founding date of the monastery
- 1783 year — Premiere of Mozart's Mass in C Minor here
📍 St.-Peter-Bezirk, 5020, Salzburg