Domgrabungsmuseum Salzburg, Archaeological museum under Cathedral Square in Salzburg, Austria
The Cathedral Excavations Museum is an archaeological museum beneath Cathedral Square displaying remains of Roman buildings, walls, and floors alongside early medieval structures. The excavated layers reveal different construction phases from ancient times through the Middle Ages.
Systematic excavations began in the 1950s beneath the cathedral square, revealing that people had lived here since Roman times. These discoveries led to preservation efforts instead of refilling the site, eventually opening it to visitors.
The museum displays Roman gravestones and building parts that show how this place transformed from a settlement into a religious center. You can see how people used this ground differently across the centuries.
The museum lies beneath Cathedral Square and Residence Square, directly in front of Salzburg Cathedral. It is part of the Salzburg Museum and opens only during July and August, so plan a visit within those two months.
The museum contains remains of different cathedrals built on the same spot over centuries, from the Carolingian period through the Middle Ages. These layers show how the city's religious buildings were repeatedly rebuilt and expanded.
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