St. Rupert, Salzburg, Austria
St. Rupert is the patron saint of Salzburg and a 7th century missionary of the royal Merovingian blood. After being kicked out of Worms by unbelievers in 697, Rupert wended his way to the Roman town of Juvavum – then in ruins – and set about promoting its salt mines.
Innsbruck, Austria 1
Innsbruck is located in (pause for excruciating pun) the Inn valley. Brücke means “bridge” in German – hence Innsbruck, “the bridge over the Inn.” That would be the muddy, roaring river depicted here. It’s a thoroughly Austrian city, iced in pink and white, full of trundling trams, thick cigarette smoke
St. James Cathedral, Innsbruck, Austria 1
Tucked behind a modest facade in Innsbruck’s center is the incomparable Cathedral of Saint James. This is Baroque architecture in all its pastel pink glory, complemented by a healthy wallop of silver and gold leaf. When in doubt, add a cherub. What you’re seeing is mostly post-WWII restoration work. Innsbruck
St. James Cathedral, Innsbruck, Austria 3
St. James holds the tomb of Archduke Maximilian III of Austria, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. Skip the penitent man in prayer and head for the birds.