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  1. St Peter's Abbey (‹See Tfd› German: Stift Sankt Peter), or St Peter's Archabbey (German: Erzabtei Stift Sankt Peter, Latin: Archiabbatia sancti Petri Salisburgensis), is a Benedictine monastery and former cathedral in the Austrian city of Salzburg. [1]

  2. St. Peter's Abbey was founded in the 7th century and is considered the oldest monastery still in existence in the German-speaking world. Along with the impressive Christian architecture, St. Peter's cemetery and the catacombs are a popular tourist attraction in Salzburg.

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  3. What is St. Peter’s Abbey? the oldest existing monastery in the German-speaking world. Where is it located? St.-Peter-Bezirk 1, 5020 Salzburg; What is there to see? Christian buildings, St. Peter’s Cemetery and the so-called catacombs; When are the opening hours? varies by building, see description below; How much is the entrance fee?

  4. Founded in 696, St. Peter’s Abbey in Salzburg is the oldest monastery in the German-speaking area. St. Peter’s abbey church, St. Peter’s cemetery, Austria’s oldest library, the oldest restaurant in central Europe and many other highlights among Salzburg’s sights are all found here.

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  5. St. Peter's Abbey is the oldest functioning order in the German speaking world. The abbey was founded in 696 and the abbey church here was built in 1130. The cemetery behind it was the inspiration for the cemetery in The Sound of Music.

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  6. Feb 13, 2020 · Nestled in the center of Salzburg, the catacombs of St. Peters Abbey are an integral part of the oldest church and cemetery in the city. Constructed during the 1100s, the catacombs were...

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  8. The church of St. Peter′s Abbey is high-Romanesque and dates back to the time of the monastery's foundation. However, it was decorated with Baroque elements in the early 17th century under Abbot Beda Seeauer.