St. Peter's Cemetery and Catacombs/The Petersfriedhof Reviews (Salzburg, Austria)

The Eremitorium

by missj1981

London, England, United Kingdom

August 31, 2011

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Best of IgoUgo In the course of our visit to St. Peter's Cemetery, we also wanted to look at the Eremitorium known as the catacombs. You can find it right in principle to the entrance to the cemetery and it can actually miss. The catacombs are found slightly ...Read more In the course of our visit to St. Peter's Cemetery, we also wanted to look at the Eremitorium known as the catacombs. You can find it right in principle to the entrance to the cemetery and it can actually miss. The catacombs are found slightly elevated and carved into the rock. It is believed that the catacombs are derived from the late classical or early Christian period. Let them have but rather served as an early Christian meeting place and not as one might assume the name "catacombs" to have served as a burial site. According to legend it is said that the priest was left in the year 477 AD Maximus with 55 companions in the Eremitorium, although Severin of Noricum warned him, as barbarians were advancing. Maximus died a martyr here. But the figure of Maximus is not historically documented. In addition, the legend refers not really to the Salzburg area, so this is likely to be treated with caution. We know, however, that the two chapels were located in Erimitorium beaten once completely in the mountain fortress. Gradually, parts of which were uncovered by rock falls. These have been bricked up afterwards. The Getraudenkapelle was ordained in 1178 to eight years earlier murdered Thomas Becket. The Maximus was ordained after 1172 and the charters refurbished in 1659 under Abbot Amand again. It is the higher ground of the chapel. Between the two bands are found at about half way up a small observation deck, where it remembers a wooden bell tower, to which the entire plant was once used.

From the outside, the Eremitorium has quite frankly unimpressive. In contrast to the cemetery itself has to pay this charge. This is of 1.50 € per person held but very moderate. One has solved his ticket at the box office, one must make the ascent. This is to be taken quite literally, for the stairs up into the catacombs are partly become quite steep. The ascent is complicated by the fact that it is the original levels and these have different height. You can hold onto a railing a bit, but we had to realize that older visitors here have some problems, often quite slowly on the stairs are on the move. Even with small children you should consider before the visit well, or take this more on the arm. However, the rising is not particularly high, so you should occasionally look for his head. From a viewing platform with half the amount has not only a great view of St. Peter's cemetery, but also at the cathedral behind it. At this point you can make nice photos as a reminder with a great background. If one has managed to rise again, we must decide whether one considers the first or the Maximus Gertraud chapel. Gertraud The chapel is further incorporated into the rocks and appear to be smaller, cramped and dark. A few benches and an altar Remember, however, stronger in mind that this cave room was actually used twice as a church. Maximus the other hand seems a little higher and be lighter due to their larger window. It has a kind of altar, which provided an opportunity for a deepening of offerings. Both bands were each in their own way, quite impressive I think. The descent turns out then because of the steep stairs as was also the rise of less than Kletterakt. Here it should be at least reasonably well be on foot and have no fear of heights, if one goes down the steep stairs going down again.

Finally, I can recommend the Eremitorium in any case. It is an interesting place that belongs to the quasi St. Peter's Cemetery and to which one should look at quiet times. You just need to know that here you pay admission. The required € 1.50 per person, however, are appropriate. Only one must be good to walk, because the climb is not child's play on the uneven stairs. For this we are rewarded with a great view and two interesting chapels. I award four stars and a recommendation.
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From journal A great Stay in Austria

St Peters Cemetery

by becks

Mexico City, Mexico

April 15, 2005

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Best of IgoUgo I am generally not attracted to graveyards and seldom bother to visit the graves of famous people. However, the Petersfriedhof (St Peter’s Graveyard) is small and well located and worth a few minutes of any visitor’s time – it need not even be a ...Read more I am generally not attracted to graveyards and seldom bother to visit the graves of famous people. However, the Petersfriedhof (St Peter’s Graveyard) is small and well located and worth a few minutes of any visitor’s time – it need not even be a detour as it is a logical short cut from the Kapitelplatz to St Peter’s church and cellar.

According to legend, the Petersfriedhof has been in use since the third century. It has several chapels, family graves, and individual gravestones. When entering from the Kapitelplatz, note the first grave to the right – it belongs to the Fürst confectionary family of Mozartkugeln fame. Other graves belong to the patrician families of old Salzburg.

The small cemetery is boxed in between the buildings of the St Peter’s complex and a vertical rock wall of the Mönchberg hill. Inside this rock wall, catacombs were dug out and according to legend housed St Rupert and his followers as far back as the third century. Most of the constructions attached to the catacombs are more modern and parts have been restored in the Historicist style popular in the late-nineteenth century.

Although there is not that much to see inside the catacombs, they remain a popular destination for tourists. In the Kommunigruft are the graves of amongst others minor notables such as Nannerl Mozart and Michael Haydn. The Getraudenkapelle was dedicated in 1178 to the murdered Thomas Becket. Further chapels are dedicated to the saints and some were said to be used by St Rupert as the first church in Salzburg. The views over the roofs of the old town from higher up in the catacombs are fine. However, it requires a mighty number of steep stairs for a view that is far surpassed by those obtainable from an easier, mechanical trip up the hill to the fortress or Museum of Modern Art.

Admission to the cemetery is free but it is € 1 to enter the catacombs; free with the Salzburg Card. The cemetery is open daily but the catacombs are closed on Monday.
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From journal Spectacular Baroque Salzburg

St. Peter’s Church and Cemetary (Petersfriedhof)

by wildhoney269

Chicago, Illinois

July 24, 2003

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Best of IgoUgo When you think of visiting a church in Europe, you usually picture a colossal structure built to express the civilians’ grandiose dedication to God. St. Peter’s may be dwarfed in size to other European churches, but not in splendor. Most ...Read more

From journal Salzburg: Baroque Splendor

St Peter's Church and Cemetery

by Tolik

Tampa, Florida

July 4, 2002

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Petersfriedhof (St.Peters`s Cemetary). Walking through the arch to the right of St.Peter`s church, you will enter the cemetary, one of the most peaceful places in Salzburg. Near the far end of the cemetary is the entance to the Katakomben ...Read more

From journal Salt of Salzburg

St Peter's Church and Cemetery

by zabelle

Portland, Connecticut

June 26, 2001

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Best of IgoUgo As you come around the corner of the church you are suprised by the lovely wrought iron grave markers and the startling catacombs built into the side of the mountain. This cemetery is the last resting place for many of Salzburg's most illustrious ...Read more

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