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Friedhof St. Peter (Petersfriedhof) - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Friedhof St. Peter (Petersfriedhof)

This picturesque cemetery, much of which dates back to the 17th century,located at the foot of the Festungsberg with Hohensalzburg Castle, provides a secluded spot to escape the bustle of the rest of the city. It is one of Salzburg's most popular tourist attractions.
Address : Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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MönchsbergMönchsberg is one of five mountains in the city of Salzburg in Austria. It flanks the western side of Salzburg's historic city centre, and forms part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is capped by a plateau of meadows and woodlands; one reason it is such a popular recreation area for locals as well as a destination for tourists.
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FestungsBahnFestungsBahn is Austria’s oldest funicular still in operation today. It has been carrying visitors up to the fortress quickly and safely since 1892. It links the fortress with Festungsgasse, below the northern side of the fortress's walls.
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Erzabtei / Stift St. Peter SalzburgThe St. Peter Abbey is a spiritual, cultural and economic center in the city and state of Salzburg. The Archabbey of St. Peter looks back on an unbroken continuity in the heart of Salzburg's old town. Monks have lived, prayed and worked here since 696. The abbey also owns collections of paintings, church treasures, artworks, minerals, furniture, musical instruments, a coin cabinet, and a cabinet of natural curiosities.
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Erzbischöfliches Palais Erzdiözese SalzburgThe Diocese of Salisbury is a Church of England diocese in southern England, within the ecclesiastical Province of Canterbury . The diocese covers most of Dorset and most of Wiltshire. The diocese is led by the Bishop of Salisbury and diocesan synod . The bishop's seat is at Salisbury Cathedral. .
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Salzburg CathedralA majestic seventeenth-century Baroque cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Salzburg in the city of Salzburg, Austria, dedicated to Saint Rupert and Saint Vergilius. In the seventeenth century, the cathedral was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style under Prince-Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau to its present appearance. Salzburg Cathedral still contains the baptismal font in which composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized.
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DomQuartier SalzburgThe DomQuartier is a unique cultural highlight in the heart of Salzburg City. In the magnificent state rooms, history comes alive, while a museum tour also allows you to enjoy imposing views of the city itself. It was once the center of the prince-archbishops’ power – along with Benedictine St. Peter’s Abbey. With a single entrance ticket, visitors have the opportunity to marvel at four different Salzburg museums.

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Salzburg
Salzburg is a state of the modern Republic of Austria. The region was widely settled in prehistoric times, both in the mountains and the Alpine foreland, because of its mineral resources. The tourist trade, including winter sports, is a major source of income, with the main centres at Salzburg city (especially its music and drama festivals), Badgastein, and Zell am See. The state has good road and rail communications.

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