Sight Description

Abbey and Benedictine monastery, founded around 700 by St. Rupert. Romanesque in substance, later redesigned in the Baroque style. St. Rupert's grave cut into the rock. Altar paintings by M.J. Schmidt, also called "Kremser Schmidt". St. Peter's Cemetery, final resting place of prominent personalities.Early Christian Catacombs. Benedictine Nonnberg convent founded by St. Rupert's niece, St. Erentrudis, around 700.