Church of the Holy Spirit

Church of the Holy Spirit

The Church of the Holy Spirit is a Catholic parish church located in Munich. It houses the Romanesque Chapel of St. Catherine and the Holy Spirit Hospice, founded in 1208 by Ludwig I, making it one of the oldest surviving churches in Munich.

Between 1724 and 1730, the church was remodeled, and in 1885 the hospice building inside the church was demolished. Three protrusions were added to the western side of the church, along with a new Baroque façade. During World War II, the church suffered severe damage, with most of its interior decorations being destroyed. It was later restored, and since 1973, the Asam frescoes, altar, and entire interior have undergone renovation. Today, highlights of the Church of the Holy Spirit include the bronze memorial sculptures on the left and right sides of the main entrance, created in 1608, the high altar built in 1730 and its ornate decorations, as well as a late Gothic crucifix.

Visitors can also admire exquisite frescoes from various periods inside the church, such as the altar painting — The Descent of the Holy Spirit, the ceiling fresco of the choir loft — The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the ceiling fresco of the nave.

Heiliggeistkirche (Munich)

Must-visit reason: One of the oldest surviving churches in Munich

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Free State of Bavaria [Free State of Bavaria]

City: Munich [Munich]