Asamkirche, Munich

Munich's Catholic Church of St. Johann Nepomuk, better known as the Asam Church, was built from 1733 to 1746 by the brothers Egid Quirin Asam and Cosmas Damian Asam as their private church. Due to resistance of the citizens, the brothers were forced to make the church accessible to the public, though they had taken on all the costs of building. The Asamkirche is one of the most splendid achievements of Bavarian late Baroque architecture or rococo. It is framed by the Asamhaus (Asam House), built in 1733, on the left and the Priest's House (built in 1771) on the right.

The church is in the Sendlinger Straße only a few minutes walk from the Town Hall in the centre of the City.

The ornate facade tells about the deeds of St. John of Nepomuk. The ceiling of the church is decorated by magnificent paintings and gold trim, and the high altar shows the Chair of Mercy Group, with God the Father and the crucified Christ. Ignaz Günther created the two angels of the fraternity altar in 1767; they were acquired and added later.

The church is currently closed for renovation.

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Mark B
15 June 2016
Beautiful church tucked away on a street of modern shops. You could easily miss it if not looking. Surprising beautiful architecture upon entering. A gem that may be overlooked.
Tom
29 January 2016
If you visit one church in Munich, make it this one. The Late Baroque style is incredible.
Michael Karl
15 December 2011
the small an fantastic designed church is located in between the shopping street sendlingerstrasse. it´s really beautiful from the outside, but please go inside... it´s awesome!
Sergey Demchenko
2 February 2016
Маленькое снаружи здание с огромным внутренним помещением церкви. И очень красиво. Я, правда, наблюдал через закрытую решетку: был вечер и храм уже закрылся.
Jacques S.
1 August 2016
Certainement une des plus belles église baroque de Munich.
Vill_Drag
20 September 2017
Очень красиво и необычно! Тихо и умиротворённо! Расположена между множества магазинов,поэтому сразу понять что это церковь невозможно))Обязательно к просмотру☝????????
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Sendlinger Straße 32, 80331 Munich, Germany Get directions
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sun 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

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