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Asamkirche
Attraction
4.7 (4262 reviews)
Compact 1700s church known for its lavish, baroque interior swathed in gold leaf, frescoes & stucco.
Sendlinger Str. 32, 80331 München, Germany
+49 89 23687989
Did You Know?
Built by Two
The Asamkirche (Asam Church) was built by the Asam brothers, Cosmas Damian Asam (painter) and Egid Quirin Asam (sculptor and stucco artist), as their private chapel and a demonstration of their artistic prowess.
Rococo Masterpiece
Considered one of the most significant examples of late Baroque and Rococo architecture in Germany, the church is a lavish and opulent display of artistic integration.
Dedicated to a Saint
The church is officially known as St. Johann Nepomuk, dedicated to the Bohemian martyr, whose relics are housed within its walls.
Heavenly Deception
The Asam brothers used clever architectural and artistic techniques, including fresco painting and stucco work, to create an illusion of a much larger, soaring space, drawing the viewer's gaze upwards towards a depicted heaven.
Highlights from Reviews
• stunning interior
The church boasts an incredibly detailed and decorated interior, often described as breathtaking, surprising visitors with its beauty.
• baroque rococo architecture
It's an absolute masterpiece of late Baroque and Rococo art, with every inch adorned in frescoes, stucco, sculpture, and gilding.
• free entry
Admission to the church is free, making it an accessible and excellent cultural experience for all visitors.
• hidden gem
Despite its location on a shopping street, its unassuming exterior hides a stunning interior, making it a delightful discovery.
• excellent acoustics
The church offers amazing acoustics, enhancing live musical performances and creating a magical, cinematic experience for concerts.
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