Erzabtei Sankt Peter, A Sanctuary of Serenity and Baroque Splendor
Stiftskirche Sankt Peter Salzburg, Sankt Peter District 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Introduction
St. Peter's Monastery, built in 696, is a rectangular Romanesque church with a heavy cloister of trees on a hillside designed to strengthen Christian faith. Monks still practice here. St. Peter's Monastery is the only Romanesque church in Salzburg, with many religious scenes painted on the ceiling. Mozart conducted his Mass here and his wife sang soprano. Every December 5th, the monastery plays Mozart's "Requiem" to commemorate the great musician. The famous St. Peter's Cemetery is also located nearby. Address Stiftskirche Sankt Peter Salzburg, Sankt Peter District 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Transportation Located in the city center, just a 5-minute walk away.
It is really a very, very ancient monastery
