Picture of Theatinerchurch with lanterns and soft winter sunlight (Munchen, Germany)

Theatinerchurch with lanterns

Send image of Theatinerchurch with lanterns and soft winter sunlight as a free postcard
Download picture of Theatinerchurch with lanterns and soft winter sunlight
Purchase Theatinerchurch with lanterns and soft winter sunlight (Germany)

The symbol of the city, for many, is the towers of the Frauenkirche - but there are many other churches in the Bavarian capital.
It so happened that the first church I saw in Munchen, was the famous Frauenkirche. Famous because it has grown into the symbol of the city, with its typical brass onion domes on top of the belltowers. Although the church was built in Gothic style in the late 15th century, the domes do not match the style. Initially, they were intended to be spires, but lack of money caused them to be added later. Being the Cathedral of Munich, the Frauenkirche was the see of actual Pope Benedict XVI, and has a commemorative plaque in his honour. When standing in front of the church, it is difficult not to feel dwarfed by the slender, tall towers, which are actually not completely similar in height.
Read more about: Munich churches

Tags for this picture:
| | | |

blue silver christian mosque church muslem clock cannonball detail fall Europe Africa Germany Seychelles lantern streetlife Munchen Tokyo Munich churches Damascus' old city yellow black

Around the World in 80 Clicks - All rights reserved - www.traveladventures.org - 1999-2009 Share your comments