Churches in Munich
The history of Munich is not only a history of nobility and townspeople. Religion played a major role in life and in the 17th century Munich was even considered by many clergymen to be a "German Rome" since there was such a high number of ecclesiastical buildings in this city.
We introduce you to the most important churches of the inner city.
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Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) Metropolitan Church of the Archbishopric of Munich-Freising. Late Gothic nave from the 15th century, interior with works of art spanning five centuries; landmark of the City of Munich. |
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Basilica in italianate high baroque which had a major influence on Southern German baroque architecture. |
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You will find the largest fresco of the newer history of art in this neo-romanesque-byzantine building. |
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Oldest parish church in Munich; ornate interior decorated with old masters from six centuries. The tower is one of best lookouts over the city, but it takes 306 steps to climb it... |
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Asamkirche (St. Johann-Nepomuk) Church fittet out and built by the Brothers Asam, pioneering artists of the Rococo period. |
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