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St. Peter (Petersplatz)
Munich's oldest parish church with Gothic charm
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St. Peter, also known as the Peterskirche, is Munich's oldest parish church, consecrated in 1294 in the Gothic style. Its 91-meter high tower, affectionately called Alter Peter, stands as a prominent city landmark. The three-naved basilica features a baroque high altar inspired by Bernini's Cathedra Petri, crafted by renowned artists like Egid Quirin Asam and Johann Baptist Zimmermann.
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The church's tower is affectionately known as Alter Peter.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- June 27, 1954
- Architect
- Rudolf Esterer
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Height
- 91 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- 1294
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- alterpeter.de
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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