The two beautiful domes of the Frauenkirche are symbols of the city of Munich. The famous church is located in the old part of the city, not far from Marienplatz.

In the 13th century, an old Marian church existed on this site.

The Frauenkirche was built starting in 1488, commissioned by Duke Sigismund and Bishop Tulbeck. But its domes were only added in 1525.

It is one of the largest Gothic churches in southern Germany, capable of accommodating more than 20,000 worshippers.

The cathedral was badly damaged in World War II, but some of its treasures escaped destruction, including a Marian painting by Jan Polak made in 1500; the altar of St. Andrew; the chapel of St. Sebastian, which has statues by Meister von Rabenden and several paintings by Polak.

The tomb of the Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig IV of Bayer (1282-1347) – who was the Duke of Bavaria when he was elected emperor – is located in the church's crypt, along with several other dukes, counts, and princes of the House of Wittelbach, the rulers of Bavaria for centuries.

Opening

It is usually open from 8:00AM to 8:00PM.

Address

Frauenplatz 1

Public transport

U3/U6/S1 to S8 – Marienplatz Station