Kollegienkirche

The Kollegienkirche

The Salzburg audio-guided tour invites you to quiet contemplation before the Kollegienkirche, a magnificent baroque church and one of the masterpieces of the sacred architecture of the city. Its breadth and the purity of its lines make it a remarkable building.

The masterpiece of Fischer von Erlach

The Kollegienkirche was built by Fischer von Erlach, one of the greatest Austrian architects of his time, to whom we also owe several other churches of the city and the Mirabell Gardens. He began this baroque masterpiece in 1694 and completed it thirteen years later. The architect, however, never saw the culmination of his work, having lost his sight before the end of the construction. Built at the request of the prince-archbishop, the collegiate church was intended to become the church of the University of Salzburg.

What there is to see

Inside, in contemplation, the visitor discovers a vast baroque space of great clarity, dominated by its dome and its so characteristic curved façade. Sober and luminous, the university church impresses with the harmony of its volumes. It remains one of the summits of the baroque art of Salzburg, to be discovered in the respect of the place.

Practical information

The Kollegienkirche is in the heart of the old town of Salzburg, near the university. A place of worship, it can generally be visited during the day, with respect for silence and possible services or concerts, the hours possibly varying according to the season. Access is on the level.

Who built the Kollegienkirche?

The architect Fischer von Erlach, from 1694; he completed it thirteen years later, but lost his sight before the end of the works.

What was the function of the Kollegienkirche?

Built at the request of the prince-archbishop, it was intended to become the church of the University of Salzburg.