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Frauenkirche
Gothic Architecture at Munich's Historic Heart
Counts toward these achievements:
München: First Steps10 pts
München: Explorer25 pts
München: Insider50 pts
The Frauenkirche stands as a Gothic architectural marvel in Munich's old town, designed by Jörg von Halsbach and opened in 1494. Serving as the cathedral for the Archbishop of Munich and Freising since 1821, its iconic domed towers are a defining feature of the city skyline.
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The Frauenkirche was founded on January 17, 1401.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1401
- Architect
- Jörg von Halsbach
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Height
- 99 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- April 14, 1494
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- muenchner-dom.de
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Part of These Trails
Churches of MünchenStop 8 of 14
Heritage Sites in München — Discovery 3Stop 6 of 11
Gothic Trail MünchenStop 1 of 5
Late Medieval MünchenStop 8 of 12
Towers & Views of MünchenStop 5 of 10
Location
Nearby
Teufelstritt
45 m away
Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum
152 m away
Südturm
49 m away
St. Benno-Brunnen
52 m away
Munich Police Department
128 m away
New Town Hall
198 m away
Glockenspiel
188 m away
Mary's Column (West 1)
208 m away
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