Palace & château
Salzburg Residenz
🇦🇹 Austria · 12th century
The Salzburg Residenz, also known as the Alte Residenz or Old Residence, is a palace located at Domplatz and Residenzplatz in the historic centre (Altstadt) of Salzburg, Austria. First mentioned about 1120, for centuries the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg resided at the Residenz and used the palace to present and represent their political status. Today the Salzburg Residenz palace houses an art gallery, known as the Residenzgalerie, and is one of the most impressive attractions in the city.
The Residenz should not be confused with the nearby Neue Residenz or New Residence, which is situated on the opposite side of Residenzplatz and houses the Salzburg Museum.
Text adapted from “Salzburg Residenz” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Salzburg Residenz ranks #2,937 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #67 of the 201 mapped in Austria. Founded c. 1120, it is older than 85% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 563 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,550 times in the last 60 days, more than 60% of the atlas. 11 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Salzburg, 1 km away. See how Austria compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Salzburg Residenz?
Salzburg Residenz stands in Austria, at 47.7983°, 13.0458°.
When was Salzburg Residenz built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 1120. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Salzburg Residenz?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #2,937 of 8,133 worldwide, and #67 in Austria. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Salzburg Residenz?
Neue Residenz, about 1 km away.
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