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Munich sights 5


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The Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), with its two unmistakable, dome-topped towers, is Munich's best-known landmark. 

Big enough for all Munich
When it was built in the 15th century, it was big enough to hold all of the city's then population of 13,000.  Today, with pews fitted, it can still take a congregation of some 4,000 people.

The Mariensäule and Frauenkirche domes

 

( Click any photo to enlarge)

Great views from the top
You are able to go up the church's south tower, from the top of which you have great views across Munich, extending on a
clear day to the foothills of the Alps. 

Devil's footprint
Many of the former ruling Wittelsbach dynasty are buried within the church, which is also famous for its 'Teufelstritt'
(Devil's footprint) in the floor at a point from which (prior to later modifications) no daylight could be seen.  The builder is said to have built this blindspot to satisfy a pact he had made with Devil to secure funding for the church's construction.

 
   

The Frauenkirche's south tower

 

 

 
Fully restored

Although very badly damaged during the War, the Frauenkirche has since been fully restored, with the last work being
done in 1994. 

Naturally, you are not able to look around the church during services.


Top photo courtesy and copyright of B. Geiges / City of Munich.



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