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Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)

Frauenplatz 12, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
49 89 2900 820
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As featured in Munich on a budget and 1 other guide
Ranked #42 of 142 attractions in Munich
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Observation Decks/ Towers
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: This 15th-century cathedral is most famous for its domed towers.
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Novorossiysk, Russia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I went to Frauenkirche just after Marienplatz and it seemed to me a giant because all streets near are narrow). They restored the Facade, so I went around - it appeared really big, but interesting!

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This church is right off Marienplatz, and is definitely worth the visit. There are very beautiful side chapels, and the church has very beautiful stained glass windows. And check out the "devil's foodprint!"

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Dallas Center, Iowa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The church is very well maintained and decorated. But for me, it was very so-so. I went in to see the floor tile called the devil's footprint. It sure makes for a good story. They were working on the front when i was there, so couldn't see all the exterior.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

It was cold and snowing when we were in Munich, and I wanted to take my girls to see the glockenspeil. When we got to the area, we seen the church, and it was open, and also free to see. We went in to sit down, and warm up, and look at the amazing stained glass windows. There was also... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

The Frauenkirche is the tallest building in the Altstadt (Old Town) and a few minutes walk from Marienplatz. The building was virtually destroyed in WWII and it has been expertly restored. Once inside it is surprisingly stark, bare white walls and pillars offset by beautiful stained glass windows.

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Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

This church in the centre of Munich has twin towers that dominate the city skyline. It is a quiet refuge quite near to Marienplatz. If you like visiting churches then this one will not disappoint. Look out for the tomb of emperor Ludwig IV of Bavaria and the 'Devil's Footprint'.

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Rowley, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Severely damaged in World War II, the interior of the Gothic style cathedral (Dom) has been restored in a very modern way. The stained glass windows are stunning. In the midst of a busy shopping area, the church is a great place to stop and take a breath, a long quiet one.

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Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

The Chruch of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) will be the most quiet place in the whole center of Munich. Very impressive.

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Drachselsried, Bayerischer Wald
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

There are hundreds of reviews for the Munich Frauenkirche or Dom. The twin towers are a symbol of Munich recognised all over the world. Situated just off the middle part of Kaufingerstr or pedestrian area a few hundred metres from Marienplatz. A feature that not every visitor sees is the so called "Devil's footprint" There is a good description of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

It is considered a symbol of the Bavarian capital city. While the building’s design is very plain with red bricks in the late Gothic style, the two domes were constructed during the Renaissance and didn’t match the architectural style of the building. The interesting contrast makes it a distinctive landmark and renders a deep impression on the visitors. Much of... More

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