Frauenkirche

Cathederal for "Our blessed Lady"
The almost 100 Meter high towers of this late gothic brick building, erected between 1468 - 1488 by Jörg von Hasbach, are Munich's most famous landmark. It's mighty saddle roof towers above the rest of the old city. After being badly damaged and plundered during the war the cathederal was renovated in several stages.

From the south tower, which is open to the public, there is a wonderful view over the city with the alps in the background. Inside the cathederal are art treasures such as the late 14th century choir windows, which were part of the original church, the Apostol and Prophet statues by Erasmus Grasser or the 18th century gilded reliefs of scenes from the life of Mariens von Ignaz Günther. In the crypt under the choir stalls are the oldest graves of the Wittelsbacher family including that of Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian.

According to legend the Devil demanded that the cathederal be built without windows. As he came to inspect the building he left a footprint in the entrance. Through an architectural trick there are no windows visible from this "devils footprint", so that the devil was satisfied and left.

Opening hours
Sat - Wed: 7.00 am - 7.00 pm
Thur: 7.00 am - 10.30 pm
Fri: 7.00 am - 6.00 pm
It is not possible to view the cathederal while Services are in progress

Address
Frauenplatz 1
80331 München
Phone 089- 29 00 820

How to get there
any S-Bahn, U3, U6 "Marienplatz"