Standing in contrast to the Gothic and Roman Cathedrals of Frankfurt, Cologne and Trier The…read morePilgrimage Church of Wies appears as a bright white structure on approach of Steingaden, the relatively humble exterior in no way preparing visitors for the glorious Rococco spectacle inside. Built between 1745 and 1754 to house a statue said to have shed tears, and designated by UNESCO in 1983, do put this on a list of places to visit when traveling through Bavaria.

This place is one of my favourite spots to visit in Bavaria. The first time we visited here was…read morefour years ago in the winter and, this place was standing almost all by itself in the middle of nowhere. I was in awe when we walked into this empty church and looked around. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and is my favourite church in Bavaria. The insides are done in traditional Bavarian style with beautiful paintings all throughout and beautifully sculpted walls and statues. Take the time to sit down and observe all the detail and enjoy the peaceful surrounding of the church. A must visit in Bavaria.

A wonderful little church up a mountain. It did take quite the trek with our rental car to reach…read morethe church as the paths up the mountain can get winding and narrow, but we managed to snag a parking spot right by the church in an empty lawn-sort of area. You get amazing panoramic views from the church, and it is a great location to meditate and pray at with its peaceful ambience. Nearby there were trails that led towards the philosophenweg and the cable car station. We saw many locals walking their dogs or doing hikes up the area.

This place is a beautiful find. It is sandwiched between shops in the area.. The architecture is…read moreexquisite and detailed. I lit a candle ( for a fee) and just said a prayer for late loved ones.

Beautiful church that sorta blends in with the surroundings in the outside but is absolutely…read morestunning and ornate in the inside. The visuals are amazing and you can get a sense of the splendor of when it was built.

This is undoubtedly the most significant building in Mittenwald, and it is the pride of the locals…read moreand one of the most popular photo opportunities among tourists in the Karwendel Alps. The Mittenwald church is mentioned for the first time in 1315. The current church building was built in 1734-49 by the Wessobrunn master builder Joseph Schmutzer and decorated with numerous, colorful frescoes by the Augsburg artist Matthäus Günther. The landmark of Mittenwald is the church tower, completed in 1746 and painted with the church patrons Petrus and Paulus (Peter and Paul). You can spot the tower from everywhere in town. In the small square at the base of the bell tower is a monument to Matthias Klotz, who brought the art of violin-making to Mittenwald in 1683. The antique organ was restored in 1999. In summer there are many organ concerts with internationally renowned artists on the sonorous Edskes organ. In the churchyard there are two altars. One is in a beautiful grotto with votives and a Madonna back-lit from above. The other commemorates fallen German soldiers from World War II...a rare display of young Nazis discretely, yet reverently remembered.

More beautiful architecture thanks to Roman Catholic influence!…read more This is a beautiful church. We didn't climb to the top, because it cost money and wasn't part of the "free tour". We didn't stay for a service, but came in time to hear the church bells!

The church interior is spectacular and you must see the jewel decorated skeleton of St Munditia who…read morewas murdered in 310AD, the decorations were added to the remains in 1675. Also ascend the stairs to have views of the central plaza including the Glockenspiel and Rathaus, and the Frauenkirche.

It is the Catholic parish church of Oberammergau in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen District (Bavaria),…read moreis an important example of the southern German Baroque. It was built from 1735 to 1749. The sculptures were created by Franz Xaver Schmädl, the pictures and frescoes by Matthäus Günther. A pre-Romanesque predecessor church was probably built as early as the ninth century, possibly replacing an even older wooden church. At this time, the Welfe Ethiko withdrew here with twelve companions to a life in a monastic community. In 1167, the Kempten monastery was given twelve courtyards with the right to present themselves through the church. In 1295 and 1362 they became the property of the Augustinian monastery in Rottenbuch. All pastors of Oberammergau can be completely documented from 1432 to the secularization of the monastery in 1802; they all were Augustinian Canons. The Oberammergau parish was founded in the 12th century by the Rottenbuch canon monastery, with which it remained pastorally connected until secularization. The first church was replaced by a Gothic building in the High Middle Ages. This had become so dilapidated at the beginning of the 18th century that the new baroque building was tackled. The middle picture of the high altar shows the Mother of God as the heavenly helper of those who ask for intercession and contribute gifts. It is replaced by a figure of the risen Christ during Easter and the Passion Play. The statues of the apostles Peter and Paul as well as the outside of St. Joseph and Joachim with their attributes are remarkable. The Lamb of God is enthroned on the book with seven seals above the tabernacle . The two side altars on the choir arch are dedicated to the theme of redemption through Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The left altar shows in a rare representation God's decision to salvation as an "inner conversation" of the Trinity. The saints Martin and Gregory the miracle worker appear at the side. The right altar shows Christ on the cross -- this cross is considered to be the one in front of which the Oberammergau residents took their vows of the Passion Play in the year of the plague in 1633 -- with Mary and John and, on the outside, the "good thief" Dismas and Mary Magdalene . The altars in the side extensions are dedicated to the holy clan (left; altarpiece by Günther) and Saint Anthony of Padua (right; picture by Johann Jakob Zeiller ). It's a very gorgeous sanctuary to say the least (photos).

Such a historical landmark that is worth visiting. The high ceilings are amazing to view…read more Take a few minutes to soak in the atmosphere and the incredible architecture.

Stomp of the devil to help pay to build the church. The devil didn't want windows in the church so…read morepeople won't come pray. People came anyway and made the devil mad so he stomped on the church and left his imprint

A gorgeous church located close to the Isar river in the town of Schaftlarn. It is part of the…read morewider Munich metro area and is quite a big place. We walked here from Grunwald tram stop and it takes about 3-3.5 hrs to walk it. The terrain is not smooth and there are quite a few uphill downhill parts. When it's wet you also have the added complexity of trying to navigate through mud and clay. A fabulous walk I would highly recommend if you like walking and want to spend a day exploring the beautiful countryside and visiting this gorgeous church. There is also a wonderful biergarten 50m from the church to stop for lunch and so on. I like old Bavarian churches and monasteries and this is no exception.