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Asam Church, Munich

32 Sendlinger Straße, München, Bayern

Description

Asam Church (Asamkirche) is an atypical Baroque church located on the southwestern side of the Old City neighbourhood of Munich. It was built as a private church by the two Asam brothers, a sculptor and a painter, in the mid 18th century. They had bought four houses for their project, so the building is only 22x8m and its stucco facade is integrated with the buildings on either side of it. The church, now accessible to the public, is known for its heavily decorated interior and the quality of its frescoes such as "Life of Saint Nepomuk" on the ceiling. The actual name of the church is St. Johann Nepomuk (the saint of Bohemia).

Access & Transport

The church is located at 32 Sendlinger Str. The closest U-Bahn and tram station is Sendlinger Tor (U1, U2, U3, U6, U7, U8 and trams 16, 17, 18, 27, 28) only 300m away.

Instructions & Recommendations

This activity is best combined with a visit of the Marienplatz area, Viktualienmarkt, Karlsplatz-Stachus or the Glockenbach & Gärtnerplatz neighbourhood

Meta review

Online travel blogs and reviews are overwhelmingly positive - for many, it is their favourite church in the city because of its beautiful paintings and sculptures but also because it is different and makes an incredible and creative use of (all) spaces. The only drawback is that it is quite small.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Part of the city's architectural and artistic heritage.

Conclusion

The Asam Church is unusual and that alone almost warrants a visit, but it has plenty of quality art to back it up. The content is religious, but one doesn't need to be a dedicated fan to enjoy what the Asam brothers have accomplished. Highly recommended for anyone.

Key positive

Gorgeous ceiling frescoes

Surprising church building, integrated with the surrounding ones

Key negative

-

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. The cathedral is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility,

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Holy Mass on Sundays and PH at 10.00 and regularly on Wednesdays at 18h30 and Thu / Fri at 17h00

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:0h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY09:00 - 19:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY13:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 19:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY09:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY13:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Free

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