Franziskanerkirche

One of Salzburg's oldest churches, with a Romanesque nave from around 1208, a Gothic choir and tower added in the 15th century, and a Baroque high altar by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (1709). Three architectural periods in a single building, with the abrupt shift from dark nave to bright choir among the most striking interior effects in the city.

The Franziskanerkirche at Franziskanergasse 5 in Salzburg is the city’s oldest active church, with a Romanesque nave from around 1220, a late Gothic choir added in the early 15th century, and a Baroque high altar by Fischer von Erlach. Three distinct architectural periods in one building, each representing a different phase of European religious architecture. Free entry; open daily from approximately 06:30. Combine with the nearby Salzburg Cathedral and Kollegienkirche for a concentrated architectural walk through the old town.