Kollegienkirche

church, Salzburg, Austria

Also known as: University Church

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The Kollegienkirche, also known as the University Church, is a Baroque masterpiece located in Salzburg, Austria. Designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, it was constructed between 1694 and 1707. The church is a significant example of Baroque architecture, a style characterized by dramatic flair, grandeur, and elaborate ornamentation. Fischer von Erlach was a prominent architect of his time, known for his creative designs in southern Germany and Austria. The Kollegienkirche contributes to Salzburg's rich architectural landscape, which earned it the designation of the "German Rome".12

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Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach
Early career in Italy and Austria.
…almost geometric forms of the Kollegienkirche (University Church) surmounted by the undulating forms of its towers crown the university complex, providing a new architectural and symbolic accent to a city dominated by its massive cathedral, as Salzburg had been. Fischer also designed a new facade for the archbishop’s stables and…
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…almost geometric forms of the Kollegienkirche (University Church) surmounted by the undulating forms of its towers crown the university complex, providing a new architectural and symbolic accent to a city dominated by its massive cathedral, as Salzburg had been. Fischer also designed a new facade for the archbishop’s stables and…
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