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Heilig Kreuz (Nord)
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Heilig Kreuz (Nord)

A Hidden Gem in Schwabing Hospital

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The Catholic Church of Heilig Kreuz, part of Klinikum Schwabing, features a simple single-nave architecture. Its 12.5-meter wide space is topped by a brown spruce wood ceiling, creating a warm ambiance. Notably, the altar cross from the 16th century likely originated from the old Nikolaikirche.
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The altar cross likely comes from the old Nikolaikirche of the former Schwabinger infirmary, abandoned in 1856.

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Architectural Heritage Monument

Guided Story

As you step inside the Church of Heilig Kreuz, you're enveloped by its serene atmosphere. The single nave structure spans 12.5 meters in width and reaches 10.5 meters in height, covered by a brown spruce wood ceiling. This ceiling, along with the matching paneling, creates a warm and welcoming space. In front of you is the notable altar cross from the 16th century, likely from the old Nikolaikirche. This church stands as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria, nestled within the Klinikum Schwabing, and accessible only through it. It's a quiet witness to history amid the bustle of the modern world.

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