Domgrabungsmuseum Salzburg

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 is located beneath Cathedral Square on its northern side and can only be visited with a guided tour, as it is part of an ongoing restoration project. You should book in advance and wear appropriate clothing since underground spaces tend to be cool.

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.