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Munich Frauenkirche

12 Frauenplatz, München, Bayern

Description

The Frauenkirche or Münchner Dom (Munich Cathedral) first incarnation was built in the Romanesque style, making the city's second oldest church after St Peter's, but the current building however dates from the later part of the 15th century. It was constructed with red bricks in the late Gothic style with buttresses hidden in its interior whilst the 2 domes of the 98m high towers are in Renaissance style, which creates a clear but defining visual mismatch. The interior consists of the main nave and two side aisles with a double row of 22 pillars, making it one of the largest hall churches in the region. Note that a church tour takes place in Munich Cathedral on weekdays from Monday to Saturday, at 11h30 (presumably in German only).

Access & Transport

The church is located in the Old City, at 12 Frauenplatz, 100m to the northwest of Marienplatz. The Marienplatz U-Bahn / S-Bahn station (U3, U6 and S1 to S8) and the Marienplatz tram stop (12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 29) on Theatinerstraße are each a 2mins walk away.

Instructions & Recommendations

This activity is best combined with Marienplatz, St Peter's Church, The Munich Residenz Museum and Karlsplatz-Stachus.

Meta review

Just like Marienplatz next to it, the cathedral is one of the city's most iconic sights. Visitors enjoy the beautiful towers and domes as well as the nice stained-glass windows and St Peter Emperor Ludwig Tomb. However, there is strong contingent of more nuanced reviews from tourists stating that the interior is not as decorated as that of Asamkirche or St Peter's; some going even further to write that there is nothing special inside.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. The building is part of the city's architectural and cultural heritage.

Conclusion

Frauenkirche looks different, but it is not only the domes; we figure it is the hidden buttresses that create that bulky look and the way it dominates the city's skyline. The interior has a massive hall but lacks "content" and atmosphere (not helped by the WW2 bombings) so a full visit may not be warranted for everybody, but one should ensure to walk past it and appreciate its outline for a few minutes when in Munich.

Key positive

Unique and striking silhouette

Very centrally located just off Marienplatz

Key negative

Underwhelming interior art and decoration compared to other churches in the Od City

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. The cathedral is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility - there is a ramp for wheelchair users on the left of the main entrance.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

April 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Opens at 9h30 on Public Holidays. No visit during services

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday08:00 - 20:00

Tuesday08:00 - 20:00

Wednesday08:00 - 20:00

Thursday08:00 - 20:00

Friday08:00 - 20:00

Saturday08:00 - 20:00

Sunday09:30 - 20:00

Pricing
Visit of the tower costs €7,50 /5,50
Free

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