Kajetaner Kirche, Salzburg

Name: Kajetaner Kirche
Address: Kajetanerplatz 1a, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

#69 among attractions in Salzburg

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Facts and practical information

The Roman Catholic Church of St. Cajetan stands on Kajetanerplatz, which is located in the Kaiviertel, in the south of the old town of Salzburg. It is dedicated to St. Maximilian and St. Cajetan, the patrocinium being celebrated on Maximilian's Day, October 12.It had been built as a monastery church of the Theatines, who had operated a Theatine monastery there from 1685 to 1808, by Archbishop Max Gandolf Kuenburg and consecrated by Johann Ernst Count Thun in 1700.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°47'50"N, 13°3'5"E

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Kajetanerplatz 1aAltstadtSalzburg 5020 Austria

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Kajetaner Kirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hohensalzburg Castle, Salzburg Museum, Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Residenz.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kajetaner Kirche?

Nearby attractions include Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg (2 min walk), University of Salzburg, Salzburg (3 min walk), St. Erhardkirche, Salzburg (4 min walk), Panorama Museum, Salzburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Kajetaner Kirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kajetaner Kirche:

Bus

Justizgebäude • Lines: 120, 170, 175, 25, 27, 270, 28, 5, 840 (4 min walk)
Mozartsteg/Rudolfskai • Lines: 160, 170, 175, 25, 27, 28, 5, 840 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Justizgebäude • Lines: 10, 12, 14, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (4 min walk)
Mozartsteg/Rudolfskai • Lines: 10, 14, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Salzburg Parsch (26 min walk)
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt (29 min walk)