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Theatine Church, Munich

2A Salvatorplatz, München, Bayern

Description

The Theatine Church (full name is Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan) is a Catholic church located on Odeonsplatz in Munich and dedicated to St Cajetan, the founder of the Theatines order. The Church was built in Italian High-Baroque style between 1663 and 1690; it has two 66m high towers that were added a few years later, a dome 18m in diameter and a Rococo facade designed by François de Cuvilliés in 1768. Nowadays, it is still a Dominican monastery. Highlights inside the church include three organs, the crypt where over a dozen member of the Bavarian royal family were buried, and the yellow colour of the building.

Access & Transport

The garden is located just west of the Residenz on Odeonsplatz. The namesake U-Bahn station (U3, U4, U5, U6) is just across the square. Nationaltheater tram station next to it (16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 29) is 300m to the south.

Instructions & Recommendations

This activity is best combined with the Residenz Museum, Odeonsplatz and the Hofgarten, all within a couple of mins walk

Meta review

The church is well known and appreciated by visitors for its Rococo facade and yellow colour that attracts the eye. A majority of reviewers find the interior impressive with beautiful statues and carvings, but others find it more ordinary and certainly less ornate than they had expected. Those who have visited the crypt comment that it is worth the small fee.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Historic building that is part of the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

The Theatine church manages to stand out among the several churches worthy of a visitor's interest and time in Munich's old city neighbourhood. Its unique profile and colour scheme is arresting and invite passersby to take a look inside. In any case, travellers are very likely to be in that part of the city to check out other attractions but, if not, we recommend making the short detour there.

Key positive

Original and photogenic exterior facade

Impressive architectural design, especially the two towers and the large dome

Key negative

None

Suitability

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

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 40m

Regulated hours

Monday06:30 - 19:30

Tuesday06:30 - 19:30

Wednesday06:30 - 19:30

Thursday06:30 - 19:30

Friday06:30 - 19:30

Saturday06:30 - 19:30

Sunday06:30 - 19:30

Pricing
Free

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