Guided tour of the special exhibition: The Rupertus Cross. An icon of medieval treasure art

The special exhibition presents the Rupertus Cross, a unique masterpiece of medieval treasure art from the second half of the 8th century. As the largest surviving metal cross from the Early Middle Ages and an outstanding testament to European art history, it is closely associated with the founding saint Rupert and symbolizes Salzburg’s Christian origins.

This curator-led tour will showcase the latest research findings, modern examination methods, and approaches to monument preservation—compared to the 1963 restoration. The cross, crafted from fire-gilded copper, glass paste, and poplar wood, on loan from the parish church of Bischofshofen, shines with renewed brilliance and offers fascinating insights into Early Medieval art.

The meeting point for the tour is the grand rooms on the 2nd floor of the Salzburg Dommuseum.