St. Michael's Church, Salzburg
The small St. Michael's Church is the oldest church in Salzburg,
dating from c.800 AD. Photo © Sacred Destinations.
Michaelskirche side view (author); on a sunnier day (
TGR).Interactive satellite map of St. Michael's Church. For a larger view,
see our Salzburg Map or Google Earth download.
It can be easy to overlook Michaelskirche (St. Michael's Church), a pink church in the heavily-touristed area of Residenzplatz and Waagplatz, but be sure to stop by for a quick visit – this small church is the oldest church in Salzburg.
Michaelskirche was mentioned in official documents for the first time back in 813. For centuries it was the main parish church of Salzburg, with the town cemetery right next to it.
However, in 1223 the bigger Franziskanerkirche was selected as the new parish church, and St. Michael's Church quickly lost its importance. Nevertheless, it remains a functioning place of worship today.
The tiny, historic church has a distinctive pink exterior and an intimate and prayerful interior.
Quick Facts
| Names: | Michaelskirche; St. Michael's Church |
| Type of site: | Parish church |
| Faith: | Roman Catholic |
| Date: | c.800 AD |
| Status: | Active |
| Location: | Residenzplatz / Waagplatz, Salzburg, Austria 5020 |
| Bus: | 5, 6, 49, 51, 55, 95 |
| Train stop: | Mozartsteg |
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Article Sources
- Personal visit (September 2004) - outside only; sadly it was closed
- Frommer's Austria
