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 Fraunkirche seen from the tower of St.Peter by globetrott "Domkirche zu unserer lieben Frau" is the official name for Frauenkirche. The gothic cathedral was built in 1468, just a few steps from Marienplatz. At that time Munich had just 13000 inhabitants, but the church could take a total of 20000 people. The church was partly destroyed during WW II and the total reconstruction lasted untill 1993. You may first take 180 steps up one of the 2 spires, and for the rest you may take the lift The best place to take your picture of Frauenkirche is on top of the tower of the church St.Peter / "Alter Peter" Leave a Comment Address: DomplatzDirections: Frauenkirche is just a few steps from Marienplatz
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by smschley The Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady is one of Munich’s most noted landmarks and located close to the Marienplatz in the pedestrian zone. The two imposing oxidized copper onion-shaped domes atop the two 98-meter-high spires can be seen from many parts of the city, and its eight bells have a wonderful ring. The foundation stone was laid by Duke Sigismund, in 1468 and completed in 1488, of simple fairly monotonous red brick in a late Gothic style. It was extensively damaged during the Second World War, but the two towers are original. The building measures 109 meters high and is 40 meters wide. Its distinctive domes, which were built in 1525 served as a model for many of Bavaria's towers. The church is huge but simple. Much of the original gothic interior has been destroyed or removed partially by contra-reformists. In the crypt, you will find the tombs of the Wittelsbach family, where many dukes and bishops are buried. One of the most interesting things inside the church is the memorial grave in black marble of Prince Elector Kurfürst Maximilian I. Many foreigners seem more interested in finding the mark left by the devil’s right foot! This mark, resembling a footprint with a small hooked tail at the heel, is in the floor close to the main rear entrance, more or less in line with the gift shop. If you stand at this spot, it is impossible to see any of the side windows, which let in the ample amount of light. According to tradition, the church builder, Joerg von Halspach, bet the devil that he would build a windowless church and when the devil stood at this spot and realized he was duped. . Leave a Comment Directions: East of the Marienplatz
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 Frauenkirche by sabsi The towers of Frauenkirche are THE symbol for Munich. The nice and plain brick building is located at a windy square right in the centre of Munich. In my opinion it's nicer from far away than from standing in front of it or even inside it. Leave a Comment Address: Frauenplatz 1Directions: U, S Marienplatz
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In the center of Munich, near Marienplatz and the Nationaltheater, is the Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche), which dates from 1488. After climbing a couple flights of stairs you reach an elevator which takes you to the top of one of the towers. From there, through the windows, you have views out over Munich in all directions. Second photo: A view to the northeast from the top of one of the towers of the Frauenkirche. The building in the foreground, with the white columns, is the Nationaltheater, home of the Bavarian State Opera. Third photo: A view to the south from the top of one of the towers of the Frauenkirche. The large white building in the middle is the Staatstheater am Gaertnerplatz, Munich's second opera house. Leave a Comment Address: Frauenplatz
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 Die Frauenkirche by mccalpin Die Frauenkiche (the Church of the Holy Mother) – this magnificent church is on the Marienplatz, which itself is on the long pedestrian way that goes from Karlsplatz east almost all the way to the river Isar. The church towers are topped with the traditional onion dome caps, green with age. Green with age, I say? You need to go inside the church – on the back way (i.e., near where you enter) are photos of the church in 1945 – after Allied bombers had destroyed the roof and brought down one tower. After you examine the photos, then go back outside and see the change in the color of the brick on that tower – this will show you the extent of the damage. And you will marvel that the Germans were able to rebuild from such colossal devastation, and feel sad that such devastation was necessary to rid the world of Nazism. Leave a Comment Address: On the Marienplatz in the center of townDirections: east of Karlsplatz, west of Hofbräuhaus
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 Frauenkirche in Munich by DirtyRudy Munich's Frauenkirche was built in the 1400's and is located right near the Marienplatz. According to legend, the architect made a deal with the devil that the whole church would be showered in light, except for one spot -- the spot where the devil left his footprint. OK, maybe I got this legend wrong, but it went something like that! Leave a Comment
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 Looming Towers of Frauenkirche by dcwizard If there is one building that most defines the cityscape of Munich, it must be the Frauenkirche. This beautiful cathedral was built in 1488, and the signature twin bulbous towers were added in 1525. The interior is a bit bare and may seem strange to someone used to more decoration in churches. The bare interior is a good example of the postwar style: austere and simple. Leave a Comment Address: FrauenplatzDirections: In the Old City, near Marienplatz
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The Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, the largest church in southern Germany, dominates the city skyline as munincipal law forbids buildings of any greater height. Still today an active church, it is also one of the oldest buildings in Munich. Construction began in 1468 by Wittelsbach Duke Sigismund and took 20 years. The red brick exterior is simple without the typical Gothic ornamentation. The somewhat incongruous Byzantine domes replaced the original plan for thin spires and were added in 1525 allegedly modelled after the Dome of the Rock. Following severe bomb damage in WWII reconstruction took almost 50 years. And once again this church became an enduring symbol of Munich as well as one of its most popular attractions. Across from the church on Frauenkircheplatz is an interesting water feature, a pond surrounded by tiered seats and shaded by trees. The interior is also relatively simple. From the front entrance the pillars are placed so that the windows cannot be seen and the entire church appears mysteriously well illuminated. Many members of the Wittelsbach dynasty are interred here included HRE Louis IV, some in striking tombs including one of black marble. There are numerous wooden carved figures of assorted saints and apostles, as well as several sacred paintings. Of the paintings, the most striking is The Protecting Cloak placed behind the altar. It illustrates the Virgin Mary holding open her robes and protecting mankind with multiple figures inside. The church is open to visitors seven days a week and does not charge an admission fee. It is one of the most important must-visits in Munich Leave a Comment Address: Frauenplatz 1Directions: Located just one short block north of the pedestrianized Kaufingerstrasse and 2 or 3 short blocks west of Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche towers over the city center easily visible from any vantage point.
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 Frauenkirche by sabsi The inside of Frauenkirche is very white and plain - entering here kinda reminded me of the disappointment when entering Tuomiokirkko in Helsinki ("That's it?"). There's not a lot to see (at least for me who isn't into religious sculptures) and the church feels much smaller than it actually is. Leave a Comment Address: Frauenplatz 1Directions: U, S Marienplatz
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Just behind Marienplatz, a street north of the square, is the city's cathedral, the Church of our Lady. It's a little plain compared to ones in other parts of the country and isn't a patch on Cologne's Dom, but the cathedral has a certain charm and the twin onion domes poking up over the city roofs make for a pleasing site. Inside there are two sights of interest. First is the devil's foot by the door, and the second are the impossibly tall Gothic stained glass windows. The devil's footprint is a legend whereby the devil stamped his foot in rage when coming into the church to steal the church builders soul through his windows. From the point of the foot pillars block each of the windows. At least they used to. It doesn't quite work since the cathedral was rebuilt after the war. Leave a Comment
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