Brixen Cathedral, Brixen, Italy

The bishop's residence has been located in Brixen since the sixth century. Between 960 and 990 AD, Brixen supplanted nearby Säben as the episcopal see, and has retained its status since that time.

Brixen Cathedral is the highest-ranking church in South Tyrol, and historically one of the most interesting. Today, the cathedral thus reflects almost all architectural styles from the Early Romanesque. The original Ottonian building took on a new Romanesque design in the twelfth century, gaining a three-aisled nave with crypt and three apses in addition to two front towers. There were more additions in the Gothic and Baroque periods.

The North Tower got its early Baroque style between 1610 and 1613. Large-scale modifications were made between 1745 and 1754. Theodor Benedetti’s high altar and the statues and frescoes by Paul Troger, Joseph Schöpf, Dominikus Molling and Michelangelo Unterperger originated from this period. Jacob Pirchstaller’s classical vestibule dates to 1783.

The cathedral is open daily.

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Graeme Wheaton (5 months ago)
Free to enter. Otherwise use a ‘Brixen card’ which allows you free entry and public transport. Went on two days - second time there was as organ playing competition being held. Sat and listened for a while.

Haroon Chaudhry (6 months ago)
The Duomo di Bressanone boasts a stunning exterior with a stunning blend of Romanesque and Baroque styles. The two clock towers are iconic and the architecture is all beautiful. A must-see for every visitor to Bressanone.

Koel Ganguly (7 months ago)
The Brixen Dom was rebuilt in 1754 in the Late Baroque style. It’s Beautiful both from Inside and outside. Don’t forget to look up once inside the church. It’s free to enter. The adjoining cloister is also covered with Gothic frescoes.

เดชา ปิยะวัฒน์กูล (9 months ago)
Great Cathedral of Brixen in late baroque style. There's historical fresco "The adoration of the lamb"(1748–50) by Paul Troger. For just this master piece of art, this place is worth visiting.

Γιωργος Ζερβακης (2 years ago)
The Dom is a really nice place to visit during your stay in Bressanone. We we lucky to be during the Christmas Market that is hosted just in front of the Dom.

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