The Pongauer Dom is the twin-towered parish church of Sankt Johann im Pongau, elevated above the town and visible from the valley. Its “Dom” title reflects its historical status as mother church for the entire Pongau region rather than any cathedral ranking. The Gothic structure was rebuilt in the 19th century; the interior holds regional art of note. Free entry. Sankt Johann im Pongau is on the Tauernbahn rail line, 45 minutes from Salzburg. Combine with the Liechtensteinklamm gorge 6 km away.
church in St. Johann im Pongau
Pongauer Dom
The Pongauer Dom is the parish church of Sankt Johann im Pongau, a Gothic structure rebuilt in the 19th century whose twin towers and elevated position above the town make it the visual anchor of the region.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- St. Johann im Pongau
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 924
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Pfarrwerfen 1, 5600 Sankt Johann im Pongau, 5600 Sankt Johann im Pongau
- Coordinates
- 47.3470, 13.2023