Explore the Cathedral Museum's oldest treasure at DomQuartier Salzburg. This exhibition presents the eighth-century Cross of St Rupert in its newly restored state, highlighting research on its wooden core, metal coverings, and glass inlays. Visitors can examine the results of scientific conservation led by the Federal Monuments Office.
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This exhibition centers on the Cross of St Rupert, an 8th-century masterpiece and the oldest treasure of the Cathedral Museum, currently on long-term loan from Bischofshofen. The display showcases the results of recent scientific analysis and restoration efforts carried out by the Federal Monuments Office.
The Cross of St Rupert is widely recognized as a major masterpiece of European art from the 8th century, serving as the most significant treasure in the Cathedral Museum's collection. On loan from the Parish Church of Bischofshofen, the artifact has long been a subject of scholarly curiosity, with its exact origins remaining a matter of conjecture due to a lack of documented records. Starting in 2024, the cross underwent an extensive conservation project conducted under the supervision of the Federal Monuments Office. This exhibition presents the artifact in its restored state, allowing visitors to appreciate its renewed detail. Alongside the physical object, the display integrates comprehensive research findings derived from scientific examinations of the wooden core, metal coverings, and glass inlays, providing new insights into this rare medieval treasure.
The exhibition is located within the DomQuartier complex. Visitors are encouraged to check the official museum website for general admission details and ticketing information.
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