Description of the attraction
The most famous symbol of Munich is the Frauenkirche cathedral. This building, since 1821 the main church of the newly created Archdiocese of Munich-Freising, has a rich history closely associated with the Wittelsbachs and their desire to create their own crypt. The previous significant building of the first half of the 13th century was followed by new construction in 1468. The assignment was given to Jörg von Halspach, who erected the huge Frauenkirche building (109 meters long and 40 meters wide) in the shortest possible time in brick design.
After the laying of the first stone in 1468 by Duke Sigismund and Bishop Johannes Tulbeck, the solemn consecration of the church was already possible in 1494. But the unusual domes of both towers were erected only in 1525. The church became an example for temple buildings throughout Bavaria.
The interior decoration of the three-nave church was partially lost during the Second World War. The magnificent choir benches made by Erasmus Grasser in 1502, the tomb of Ludwig IV of Bavaria from black marble, the altar of St. Andrew and paintings by Jan Polak.
