Wednesday 24 July 2013

Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady , Frauenkirche

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The Catholic Church of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche) is the landmark of Munich and the city's largest church; it can hold up to 20,000 people. Together with the Town Hall, the sturdy twin towers of the Cathedral shape Munich's skyline and make it a great point of orientation.

Built in 1494, the architectural style of the brick-built church is late Gothic. Its famous domes atop each tower were modeled on the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.


 Our Blessed Lady Catholic Cathedral is a landmark of Munich and is the largest church in this city because it can accommodate up to 20,000 people. You can also climb the tower stairs to view of Munich and the Alps that amazing.

Near the entrance of the catherdal is the famous "devil's footprint". According to legend, the devil stomped his foot at this spot when he thought the architect had forgotten to put any windows in the church, before realizing the illusion. Enjoy panoramic views from the south tower and the art of Erasmus Grasser, Jan Polack, and Hans Krumpper that decorate the interior of Frauenkirche.

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