
St. Maximilian
Neo-Romanesque Splendor in Munich's Heart
Did you know?
Although St. Maximilian Church was only completed in 1908, construction began as early as 1892 based on designs by architect Heinrich von Schmidt in the Romanesque Revival style.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1908
- Architect
- Heinrich von Schmidt
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Guided Story
Can you hear the gentle chime of the church bells echoing across the Glockenbachviertel? Take a moment to look around and admire the towering spires, standing like silent guardians over the Isarvorstadt. Built in the Neo-Romanesque style, this church whispers stories from a time when Munich was rapidly growing. Did you know that architect Heinrich von Schmidt was inspired by medieval cathedrals to create this atmosphere of grandeur? Notice the intricate mosaics and the grand arches that play with light in fascinating ways. If you look up, you'll see the masterful decorations that intertwine the city's history with that of faith. Just a short walk down the Isar, you can find the Reichenbach Bridge, offering another stunning view of this majestic church.
Part of These Trails
Location
Nearby

Reichenbachbrücke

Fraunhoferstraße

Frühlingsanlagen

Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz

GiG Munich

Corneliusbrücke

Synagoge Reichenbachstraße
