Collegiate Church (Kollegienkirche), Salzburg
Overlooking a market in Salzburg, the splendid Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church; sometimes called the Universitätskirche) was designed by the great Baroque architect Fischer von Erlach.
History
The Kollegienkirche was built between 1694 and 1707 for the local Benedictine university founded in 1622. The university was disbanded in 1810 but reopened in 1962 as part of the University of Salzburg (the main campus is in the suburb of Nonntal).
What to See
Certainly the largest and best Salzburg church designed by Erlach (who also built the Holy Trinity Church and renovated the Franciscan Church), the Collegiate Church is also one of the most celebrated Baroque churches in all of Austria. It is built on a modified Greek cross plan with a unique convex facade.
Inside, the high altar by Anton Pfaffinger (1740) incorporates classical columns representing the Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Altar paintings are by Johann Michael Rottmayr.
Quick Facts
| Names: | Kollegienkirche; Universitätskirche; Collegiate Church |
| Type of site: | University church |
| Faith: | Roman Catholic |
| Dates: | 1694-1707 |
| Architecture: | Baroque |
| Status: | Active |
| Location: | Universitätsplatz, Salzburg, Austria |
| Phone: | 0662/841-327-72 |
| Bus: | 2 |
| Hours: | Daily 9am-6pm |
| Cost: | Free |
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Location Map
Location map and satellite view of the Collegiate Church (center marker). Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. For a larger view, see our Salzburg Map or Google Earth download.
Sources
- Personal visit (September 2004).
- Kollegienkirche - Frommer's Austria
- Kollegienkirche - Fodor's Austria
- Universitätsplatz and around - Rough Guide Austria
