Theatine Church

The Theatine Church

The Theatine Church is located in Munich, Germany, and was built between 1663 and 1690 by the Elector of Bavaria and his wife to celebrate the long-awaited birth of the royal heir, Prince Maximilian II, in 1662.

The Theatine Church features an Italian Baroque architectural style and was inspired by a church in Rome. It was designed by an Italian architect, and later successors to the architect added a pair of 71-meter-high dome-topped towers beyond the original plan. The entire structure is supported by cone-shaped towers with domed roofs featuring raised spiral designs. The Rococo-style façade of the church was completed much later in 1768 by the seasoned François de Cuvilliés. Its Mediterranean appearance and yellow hue have become iconic landmarks of the city and have had a significant influence on Baroque architecture in southern Germany. The interior of the church is adorned with elaborate stucco decorations, giving it a notably bright feel due to their light color.

The chapel houses the tomb of Maximilian II and his wife, and the church’s crypt also contains the tombs of numerous princes and members of the Wittelsbach family.

Theatine Church, Munich

Must-visit reason: One of Munich’s most notable churches

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Bavaria [Bavaria]

City where the attraction is located: Munich [Munich]