It's pretty hard to put into words how stunning this church is. We were wandering around…read moreMarienplatz and walked in here after noticing the beautiful building. The interior of this church is incredible, and is worth taking your time to check out all of the details. There were also many sitting at the pews praying or taking in all that there was to see. Make sure not to skip this sight in Munich!

The beautiful Church of the Holy Ghost is located between the Town Hall and the large…read moreViktualienmarkt in the very centre of Munich, but easily overlooked by visitors. Founded in the 13th Century alongside a hospital for lepers and the lame, the first Church burned down; after some 60 years, the core of the present building was completed in 1392 in the gothic style. However, like many Bavarian churches of the period, it was completely remodelled inside in 1724-30 in the Baroque style, in this case featuring frescoes by the Asam brothers (who built the nearby Asamkirche), although the essential Gothic structure is easy to work out beneath the stucco. The frescoes depict the history of the hospital, which was demolished in the late 19th Century to make way for the market. Well worth a quick detour to visit.

At 250 feet, the free-standing Bell Tower sits in the center of Piazza Krauss and dominates the…read moreskyline of the Town for miles in all directions. The Bell Tower was built between 1756 and 1758, after the old Gothic church had been severely damaged by fire in 1753. The Church Bells ring on the hour from 6 AM to 10 PM and provided a certain comfort at our nearby Cavallino d'Oro/Goldenes Rössl Hotel. We also had the chance to walk inside the Tower and admire the ornate Chapel.

Beautiful church in Munich! Definitely worth checking out and in the main part of town.read more

Don't miss it when in Munich and read other reviews for an opinion. I just love old Bavarian…read morechurches and the colourful interiors in them :-)