Alter Dom (Old Cathedral), Linz (must see)
The Alter Dom (Old Cathedral), also known as the Ignatiuskirche (Ignatius Church) or the Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church), is the former Cathedral of the Diocese of Linz. This single-nave Baroque-style temple, with lateral chapels and galleries and a closed choir, was built between 1669 and 1678 (some say 1683). It was originally consecrated to Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order.
The exact architect is unknown, although some experts attribute the design to Pietro Francesco Carlone in collaboration with Carlo Antonio Carlone. Initially, the cathedral was a Jesuit church. After the Jesuit order was abolished in 1773, the temple stood empty for a while. From 1785 to 1909 it had served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Linz, and has since been called the Alter Dom.
In between 1856 and 1868, the famous Austrian composer Anton Bruckner served here as an organist. Bruckner's organ 鈥� gradually adapted to his sound ideas 鈥� is an outstanding instrument. Even after moving to Vienna, Bruckner often returned to Linz to improvise on it.
Another notable figure associated with Linz's Old Cathedral is Adolf Hitler. At the age of 15 he underwent a ceremony of Confirmation here and was 鈥渁nointed with Christ鈥� as a Catholic. Later, Hitler had made a drawing of the Alter Dom, which is preserved to this day.
The exact architect is unknown, although some experts attribute the design to Pietro Francesco Carlone in collaboration with Carlo Antonio Carlone. Initially, the cathedral was a Jesuit church. After the Jesuit order was abolished in 1773, the temple stood empty for a while. From 1785 to 1909 it had served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Linz, and has since been called the Alter Dom.
In between 1856 and 1868, the famous Austrian composer Anton Bruckner served here as an organist. Bruckner's organ 鈥� gradually adapted to his sound ideas 鈥� is an outstanding instrument. Even after moving to Vienna, Bruckner often returned to Linz to improvise on it.
Another notable figure associated with Linz's Old Cathedral is Adolf Hitler. At the age of 15 he underwent a ceremony of Confirmation here and was 鈥渁nointed with Christ鈥� as a Catholic. Later, Hitler had made a drawing of the Alter Dom, which is preserved to this day.
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Sight Name: Alter Dom (Old Cathedral)
Sight Location: Linz, Austria (See walking tours in Linz)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Linz, Austria (See walking tours in Linz)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Linz, Austria
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles